Multi rename tool: how can I "browse" history item

[zbuzanic]

In rename mask: filename, how can I "browse" history items? PGup/PGdn works but goes from end to end, so I'd like arrow UP/DOWNkeys to work so I can use previous items.

Sometimes I'm not using mouse at all so I need this.

[Dalai]

You can use Alt+Down to open up the list (this works on all standard Windows comboboxes) und then use Up/Down to choose an item from the list.

However, I'm wondering why Up/Down doesn't work on this specific combobox... I guess this is done on purpose to prevent the deletion of user's inputs caused by the selection of an item from the history by mistake (i.e. press Up/Down after you made some changes to the file name and *bam* all your recent input is lost because you selected an item from the history).

Regards
Dalai

[Hacker]

zbuzanic,
Shift-Up/Down.

Dalai,

I guess this is done on purpose to prevent the deletion of user's inputs caused by the selection of an item from the history by mistake

Yup.

HTH
Roman

[ghisler(Author)]

Yes, this is blocked on purpose because people complained that they entered complex rename strings, and lost them when accidentally hitting the arrow keys.

[zbuzanic]

Ok, sorry for not investigating how to switch. Thank you!

[MVV]

ghisler,
There are other places too where input may be lost... Select files dialog, only files of this type field etc.

[ghisler(Author)]

Yes, but I never received complaints for other locations, just this one...

[MVV]

Yes, but I never received complaints for other locations, just this one...

Today I did it again. Another location is create directory window. When I enter new name, sometimes I use arrow keys to move cursor and accidentally press wrong arrows (Up/Down instead of Left/Right)... and this causes all my typing to get lost.