How to copy short path in TC?

[Li Yongzhen]

Sometimes, perhaps we have to use short path. who can tell how to copy in TC? thanx

[Jon Canale]

I couldn't find a way to do it in TC (other than using a wdx plugin perhaps).

I use Path Copy Copy program and right click on the file.

http://pathcopycopy.codeplex.com/

This replaces the old Ninotech Path Copy program, which is no longer available and didn't work on the newer operating systems.

[sidefx88]

Very interesting question!

But I couldn't find a way to do it just using TC. I think it is not implemented.

You should post this suggestion in the Suggestion forum
I support, of course!

[sqa_wizard]

2Li Yongzhen:
Currently there is no such single command at TC, but you can use some workarounds.

To get the short name of a single file, just drag the filename to the TC commandline.
To get the full path (incl. filename) of selected files, you may use the TC filelist command together with DOS command.

Take this button as an example (just copy the following text and paste it to your TC buttonbar)

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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA
cmd.exe /k
type %l
%COMMANDER_EXE%,2
List short path


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[petermad]

Hold down Shift+Ctrl and drag the file name to the command line to get the short path (including short file name).

EDIT: Actually, it is enough to hold down Shift while dragging.


Or use the command cm_SwitchLongNames to toggle the display of long filenames.

[Peter]

Try the plugin "List2Clip"

Download here:
http://lefteous.totalcmd.net/tc/lst2clip_eng.htm

Discussion here:
http://ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?t=1853

Peter