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tyler69

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How to add more file paths to a view
« on: March 08, 2019, 09:27:48 am »

Hi there,

I would like to have a view that shows files from different origins (v:\, u:\, ..). Currently I have a rule that says "Filename (path) starts with V:\" and it works nice, however, can more than one values be assigned?

Thank you.
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Re: How to add more file paths to a view
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2019, 09:53:39 am »

([Filename (path)]=[V:\" or [(Filename (path)]=[U:\")

or....

What kind of view is this? A 'Panes' view?

Consider adding a "File Path" pane as the first pane on the left. Just add it "as is", ie, leave the "select path" field empty.

This will give you an expandable tree of drive locations for all files in your library.
If you want to exclude any, just add the exclusions in your files to show rule for the view.

-marko

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Re: How to add more file paths to a view
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2019, 10:13:12 am »

Thanks, Marco!

The "View As:" says "Categories". The view shows me artwork of tv series.

I tried to use the expression "([Filename (path)] starts with V:\ or [(Filename (path)] starts with U:\)" as a value for a "Custom" rule [without the "" and also without the ()] but it does not seem to work.
The View becomes empty. When I then open up the "...Set rules for file display..." function, I see something that I think is not how it should be. Please see attached screenshot. Am I doing it wrong?
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Re: How to add more file paths to a view
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2019, 10:16:31 am »

You could try just editing the smartlist with the import / export button and type this:
[Filename (path)]=[U:\",[V:\"
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Re: How to add more file paths to a view
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2019, 10:23:25 am »

This worked Matt, thanks!

Thanks guys.
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Re: How to add more file paths to a view
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2019, 10:27:14 am »

Also, you removed the wrapping brackets, which are essential. Add them back and it should work just fine.

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Re: How to add more file paths to a view
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2019, 10:28:34 am »

I tried with and without them. Both led to what you can see in the screenshot.
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Re: How to add more file paths to a view
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2019, 10:21:13 pm »

Indeed...
That's because I copied/pasted from your opening post. DOH!

So, the string should have been...
([Filename (path)]=[V:\" or [Filename (path)]=[U:\")

Which would have resulted in the attached. Apologies for wasting your time earlier.
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