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Beta Releases / Re: v16.0 Beta

« Last post by total_annihilation00 on May 08, 2026, 11:36:41 »

The settings for new tab works.. t must be that custom column layout overrides it and cause it to reset it.
because that happens after. And I think it does not work because of another bug that was fixed. so it worked because something else was broken.

I see what you mean. Can it be fixed though? It's annoying me to no end having to reset the Sorting column each time. I can't comment on what was broken before that was fixed, but still it was working flawlessly on older builds! No probs with Sorting until the latest 3157 & possibly one build prior. Waiting for a fix…
P.S: For now I made a UDC script (Custom Commands) with a hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+U), but I expect a fix.

Code: [Select]

MC.Explorer.Sort COLNAME="Date" ORDER=DES


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Beta Releases / Re: v16.0 Beta

« Last post by Mathias (Author) on May 08, 2026, 10:59:03 »

That settings are the default column and order for new tabs that are created.

If I set Date/Time and Ascending.. Press Apply.. and then create a new Explorer Panel tab.. The sorting is set to date with ascending order..

I've configured MultiCommander (V16 3157 Beta) to use "Date/Time Descending" as the default sorting order. Historically, this setting persisted correctly across sessions. However, after the latest update, the sorting reverts to "Name Ascending" upon opening new tabs, despite being set to "Date/Time Descending" in preferences.

Additional issues include:
- When applying a stored layout ("My Advanced Tweaks") via 'Use Column Layout', the sorting resets to "Name Ascending" in the main view.
- Creating a new layout with "AutoLoad On Paths" (specifically setting paths like C:\, D:\, G:\, etc., and enabling "Valid for Future Paths") via the dialog causes the sorting setting to break—reverting to "Name Ascending" on new tabs.
- This issue appears linked to the handling of "AutoLoad On Path" entries when creating or modifying layouts.
- Despite selecting the desired Sorted Column ("Date/Time Descending") and enabling "Remember Sorting" in the Explorer Panel, the sorting reverts to "Name Ascending" upon restarting MultiCommander (V16 3157 Beta). The setting should persist across sessions, but it appears the Sorted Column configuration is not retained on re-launch.
- This issue seems to be more than just "AutoLoad On Paths"—the latest beta does not correctly apply or restore the Sorted Column setting during startup, indicating a regression in the persistence logic for sorting preferences.

I verified that the issue is not present in older versions (e.g., V14.4 3047), where the sorting and layout behaviors work as expected. It seems the bug is related to how "AutoLoad On Path" interacts with layout persistence and sorting settings in the latest build.

Please investigate and fix this regression, especially ensuring that:
- Sorting preferences are persisted across sessions and tabs.
- "AutoLoad On Path" settings in layouts do not interfere with sorting state.

Thanks.

The settings for new tab works.. t must be that custom column layout overrides it and cause it to reset it.
because that happens after. And I think it does not work because of another bug that was fixed. so it worked because something else was broken.

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Beta Releases / Re: v16.0 Beta

« Last post by total_annihilation00 on May 08, 2026, 00:38:59 »

That settings are the default column and order for new tabs that are created.

If I set Date/Time and Ascending.. Press Apply.. and then create a new Explorer Panel tab.. The sorting is set to date with ascending order..

I've configured MultiCommander (V16 3157 Beta) to use "Date/Time Descending" as the default sorting order. Historically, this setting persisted correctly across sessions. However, after the latest update, the sorting reverts to "Name Ascending" upon opening new tabs, despite being set to "Date/Time Descending" in preferences.

Additional issues include:
- When applying a stored layout ("My Advanced Tweaks") via 'Use Column Layout', the sorting resets to "Name Ascending" in the main view.
- Creating a new layout with "AutoLoad On Paths" (specifically setting paths like C:\, D:\, G:\, etc., and enabling "Valid for Future Paths") via the dialog causes the sorting setting to break—reverting to "Name Ascending" on new tabs.
- This issue appears linked to the handling of "AutoLoad On Path" entries when creating or modifying layouts.
- Despite selecting the desired Sorted Column ("Date/Time Descending") and enabling "Remember Sorting" in the Explorer Panel, the sorting reverts to "Name Ascending" upon restarting MultiCommander (V16 3157 Beta). The setting should persist across sessions, but it appears the Sorted Column configuration is not retained on re-launch.
- This issue seems to be more than just "AutoLoad On Paths"—the latest beta does not correctly apply or restore the Sorted Column setting during startup, indicating a regression in the persistence logic for sorting preferences.

I verified that the issue is not present in older versions (e.g., V14.4 3047), where the sorting and layout behaviors work as expected. It seems the bug is related to how "AutoLoad On Path" interacts with layout persistence and sorting settings in the latest build.

Please investigate and fix this regression, especially ensuring that:
- Sorting preferences are persisted across sessions and tabs.
- "AutoLoad On Path" settings in layouts do not interfere with sorting state.

Thanks.

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Beta Releases / Re: v16.0 Beta

« Last post by Mathias (Author) on May 07, 2026, 22:46:44 »

After update 3157 the File Columns keep reverting to "Name Ascending", even though in my Explorer Panel Settings Under Sorting I have it set to "Date/Time Descending." I have a custom File Column Layout saved (via "Customize Columns..."), & they don't resize or anything, but the Sorting keeps getting reverted to "Name Ascending" ! I noticed some minor issues like this in early V16 Beta as well, but dismissed it and after setting them again to "Date/Time Descending" it usually worked persistently. But now the Sorting isn't persistently applied when opening a New Tab etc. I think the Column layout isn't being stored… But could be another issue causing the Sorting to revert to default. P.S: I also have "Sort By Natural Order" and "Remember Sorting" checked.

That settings are the default column and order for new tabs that are created.

If I set Date/Time and Ascending.. Press Apply.. and then create a new Explorer Panel tab.. The sorting is set to date with ascending order..

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Beta Releases / Re: v16.0 Beta

« Last post by total_annihilation00 on May 07, 2026, 16:31:10 »

After update 3157 the File Columns keep reverting to "Name Ascending", even though in my Explorer Panel Settings Under Sorting I have it set to "Date/Time Descending." I have a custom File Column Layout saved (via "Customize Columns..."), & they don't resize or anything, but the Sorting keeps getting reverted to "Name Ascending" ! I noticed some minor issues like this in early V16 Beta as well, but dismissed it and after setting them again to "Date/Time Descending" it usually worked persistently. But now the Sorting isn't persistently applied when opening a New Tab etc. I think the Column layout isn't being stored… But could be another issue causing the Sorting to revert to default. P.S: I also have "Sort By Natural Order" and "Remember Sorting" checked.

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Feature Requests and Suggestions / Re: Request - Tab Navigation

« Last post by total_annihilation00 on May 06, 2026, 16:24:52 »

Right now it can't be added easily.
In a future version a better way to customize key is planed. maybe it can be supported then

Oh alright, that's great !

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Support and Feedback / Long File Warning

« Last post by TanMan on May 06, 2026, 14:25:35 »

I have Windows set to support long file names on my systems, and I have some long file names. When I copy some of these files using MultiCommander, it throws up a warning. I can tell it that it's ok and to ignore the warning for the rest of the copy, but i want to NEVER warn me about long file names. Is there a way to disable this warning? Searching found nothing about this.

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Feature Requests and Suggestions / Re: Request - Tab Navigation

« Last post by Mathias (Author) on May 06, 2026, 14:05:07 »

Right now it can't be added easily.
In a future version a better way to customize key is planed. maybe it can be supported then

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Feature Requests and Suggestions / Request - Tab Navigation

« Last post by total_annihilation00 on May 06, 2026, 13:26:02 »

Please it is very inconvenient for me to press Ctrl+[Shift]+Tab to navigate Tabs, if you could please allow setting Ctrl+PageUp/ PageDown instead as a hotkey, it would be ideal ! I know you've said it's already used by another command, but I'd rather use this for my Tab navigation ! If you could consider it in a future release pls !

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Support and Feedback / Re: ForEach Loop Not Working As Expected In V16

« Last post by total_annihilation00 on May 06, 2026, 07:54:18 »

Thank you so much for reviving my script, Mathias ! Sorry to trouble you, but can you tell me why this particular script is failing (I'm guessing it's the ArrayFind)?
I get the following errors:
2026-05-06 11:22:54.288 Script engine error => Failed to process token - "$rules"
2026-05-06 11:22:54.288 Script engine error => Failed to initialize variable "$rules" with "
2026-05-06 11:22:54.288 Script engine error => Failed to define variable - "@var $rules[] ="
2026-05-06 11:22:54.288 Script engine error - Line : 11, Error : -1 => Code : "@var $rules[] ="

Here's the full code:

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@var $path = GetSourceFocusPath();
@var $ext = StrToLower( PathGetFileExtPart( $path, 2 ) );

@var $textExts[] = {'txt','ini','log','ahk','mtxt','vbs','conf','cpp','h','rc','asm','nfo','info','ps1','xml','jsee','cfg'};
@var $imageExts[] = {'jpg','jpeg','jpe','jfif','png','gif','webp','bmp','tiff','psd','svg'};
@var $docExts[] = {'pdf','epub','djvu','mobi','fb2','cb7','cbr','cbt','cbz','prc','azw'};
@var $kegaExts[] = {'sms','gen','smd','bin','md'};
@var $snesExts[] = {'sfc','smc','fig'};
@var $audioExts[] = {'wav','mp3','mid','midi','wma','flac','ogg','aac','alac','aiff'};
@var $cursorExts[] = {'cur','ani'};

@var $rules[] =
{
    {'udc', $textExts, 'b85b4bf468ab418e87b4e09e95dca4a0'},
    {'udc', $imageExts, 'c3424b15b3dd4a75a83ce0d9ba857bbb'},
    {'udc', $docExts, '3bd046dd55484d62aa82285076ea1c15'},
    {'udc', {'zip'}, 'e271faf8469f4e96ac335fde319ab818'},
    {'udc', {'chm'}, '45cd3dfb7fc348ec99de80122481c55d'},
    {'udc', $kegaExts, '468167006ee54bb995e28940823ec958'},
    {'udc', $snesExts, '6d1061dff5014030bcd2062fee6701cf'},
    {'udc', {'nes'}, '3d966becbbb640f983aab1f18a109f51'},
    {'udc', $audioExts, '4e1f3a7ca0224c6ba0ff02f3f07cd7c4'},
    {'udc', $cursorExts, '3c16c3020c384373a4dd96060cb856e3'},

    {'run', {'pptx'}, '"C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16\\POWERPNT.EXE"', '/S "{$path}"'},
    {'run', {'ppt'},  '"C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16\\POWERPNT.EXE"', '"{$path}"'},
    {'run', {'sln'},  '"D:\\Download\\VS 19 CE\\Common7\\IDE\\devenv.exe"', '"{$path}"'},

    {'udc', {'exe'}, 'e07317b5406b4c19b069ea4bd926f706'}
};

@var $matched = 0;

foreach( $rule in $rules)
{
    if( arrayIFind( $rule[1], $ext ) > -1 )
    {
        $matched = 1;

        if( $rule[0] == 'udc' )
        {
            MC.RunUserCmd ID=$rule[2];
        }
        else if( $rule[0] == 'run' )
        {
            MC.Run CMD=$rule[2] ARG=$rule[3];
        }

        break;
    }
}

if( $matched == 0 )
{
    MessageBox( "SmartOpen", "No handler defined for extension: ." + $ext, 0 );
}

P.S: Nevermind, the arrays definition is probably the issue, I'm using my old code… P.P.S: Nevermind I figured it out, switched from For Loop to ForEach Loop. changed the For part "for( $i = 0; $i < 14; $i++ )" to "foreach( $rule in $rules)" and commented out "$rule = $rules[$i];" and also commented out both "@var $i;" and "@var $rule;" !

foreach may be slightly faster in theory because it bypasses manual index increment and bounds checking, but the gain is microseconds at most.

ForEach couldn't handle certain cases, had to switch to Arrays + IF's.