Request for file list

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I've been meaning to ask for this for years but keep forgetting - but
not THIS TIME!<g>

When wildcards are used in a filename could you please total all the
file sizes instead of simply listing zero. With zero there is no
immediate visual indication that something is wrong with the path. At
least with a total it would be easier to see when scanning.


[pause for effect]


Is it done yet?!<g>

Lee White

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Lee,

> I've been meaning to ask for this for years but keep forgetting -
> but not THIS TIME!<g>
>
> When wildcards are used in a filename could you please total all
> the file sizes instead of simply listing zero. With zero there
> is no immediate visual indication that something is wrong with
> the path. At least with a total it would be easier to see when
> scanning.

The "problem" is that the compiler handles all the include and exclude
wildcard processing - not the Files and Folders list. Sometimes there are
hundreds or thousands of files and quite a few subfolders behind one simple
wildcard (include and exclude) definition. So the idea is great (I also had
it when I added the wildcard feature <g>), but it would completely slow down
the IDE.

For example, I have one consulting project with more than 75,000 files and
400+ folders and subfolders. One (1) wildcard handles it all. Okay, open
the project and go to the Files and Folders Visualizer. Bang, the file
scanning function has to process 75,000 files to calculate the total file
size. Ouch. After a coffee break, I can see the real file size. Okay, I
have to change a function in the script editor. Then I go back to the Files
and Folders Visualizer. Again, it has to scan through all the files. Next
coffee break <g>.

Friedrich

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Hi Friedrich,

When a wildcard is used replace '0 KB' with 'N/A' maybe?

Graham

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Graham,

>
> When a wildcard is used replace '0 KB' with 'N/A' maybe?
>

Yes, good idea. I'll change it.

Friedrich

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or this https://emojipedia.org/shrug/

Jeff Slarve
www.jssoftware.com

Ones and Zeros are my Heroes

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> or this https://emojipedia.org/shrug/

or...

"FurgetAboutIt Lee!"

:-)

Charles


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Friedrich,

> The "problem" is that the compiler handles all the include and exclude
> wildcard processing - not the Files and Folders list. Sometimes there are
> hundreds or thousands of files and quite a few subfolders behind one simple
> wildcard (include and exclude) definition. So the idea is great (I also had
> it when I added the wildcard feature <g>), but it would completely slow down
> the IDE.

Then how about "Found" when there are actual files and "None" or 0
when there aren't? That way you only need to check for one file.

'N/A' as Graham suggested still gives me no feedback as to whether the
path is correct... ie: no need to make the change since it signifies
nothing more than what's currently provided.

Taken to the best support simply add an checkbox option to transverse
the path on wildcards, or not, the default since it currently doesn't.

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How about a "lazy display" that only totals the items when you click
"refresh", open the .sbX, or modify the wildcard record?


>Taken to the best support simply add an checkbox option to transverse
>the path on wildcards, or not, the default since it currently doesn't.

Jeff Slarve
www.jssoftware.com

Ones and Zeros are my Heroes

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Jeff,

> How about a "lazy display" that only totals the items when you click
> "refresh", open the .sbX, or modify the wildcard record?

Or I would even be happy if the compiler listed a count of the files
it included along with the path and wildcards. An addition to the
compiler output that's already written.

(do NOT comment on the paths - there's no reason behind my madness<g>)

Lee White

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Remember what the dormouse said

>
>
>(do NOT comment on the paths - there's no reason behind my madness<g>)

Jeff Slarve
www.jssoftware.com

Ones and Zeros are my Heroes

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Jeff,

> Remember what the dormouse said

Well I do try to breathe when I sleep... it's healthier!<g>


Or did you have some other line in mind?!

Lee White