Xubuntu find files in thunar
Xubuntu Xenial and I use thunar as file manager. I am also new to LINUX.
I need a right click custom action to search files with wild cards. I implemented the custom action with catfish but this does not allow search with wild cards.
I looked into the find command and would like to use it with the read command to pass the wild card.
I tested the following command in my terminal window and it seems to work:
$(read -p 'wildcard : ');find ~/home -iname '$wildcard'
But where can I display the result?
command-line thunar-custom-actions
asked Aug 8 '18 at 9:14
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Xubuntu Xenial and I use thunar as file manager. I am also new to LINUX.
I need a right click custom action to search files with wild cards. I implemented the custom action with catfish but this does not allow search with wild cards.
I looked into the find command and would like to use it with the read command to pass the wild card.
I tested the following command in my terminal window and it seems to work:
$(read -p 'wildcard : ');find ~/home -iname '$wildcard'
But where can I display the result?
command-line thunar-custom-actions
asked Aug 8 '18 at 9:14
piscvaupiscvau
64110
add a comment |
Xubuntu Xenial and I use thunar as file manager. I am also new to LINUX.
I need a right click custom action to search files with wild cards. I implemented the custom action with catfish but this does not allow search with wild cards.
I looked into the find command and would like to use it with the read command to pass the wild card.
I tested the following command in my terminal window and it seems to work:
$(read -p 'wildcard : ');find ~/home -iname '$wildcard'
But where can I display the result?
command-line thunar-custom-actions
asked Aug 8 '18 at 9:14
piscvaupiscvau
64110
Xubuntu Xenial and I use thunar as file manager. I am also new to LINUX.
I need a right click custom action to search files with wild cards. I implemented the custom action with catfish but this does not allow search with wild cards.
I looked into the find command and would like to use it with the read command to pass the wild card.
I tested the following command in my terminal window and it seems to work:
$(read -p 'wildcard : ');find ~/home -iname '$wildcard'
But where can I display the result?
command-line thunar-custom-actions
command-line thunar-custom-actions
asked Aug 8 '18 at 9:14
piscvaupiscvau
64110
asked Aug 8 '18 at 9:14
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64110
edited Aug 8 '18 at 12:20
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asked Aug 8 '18 at 9:14
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asked Aug 8 '18 at 9:14
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What exactly are you trying to accomplish? While the simple "start typing" search in thunar doesn't have wildcards and needs a match from the first letter, the catfish search that already comes with thunar on Xubuntu is quite powerful (and also cpu intensive).
Simply right click on the folder you wish to search and select the "Find in this folder".
A new window will appear, and it is a simple match search. As long as everything you type matches somewhere you'll get the results back. There is no need for a traditional * as wildcard. Just separate the different 'parts' you want to search with a space. There are plenty of other options, like also searching file contents, exact matches, etc.
answered Aug 8 '18 at 13:00
PodestaPodesta
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From what version it is available? On Thunar 1.6.15 I don't have it
– Suncatcher
7 hours ago
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For me "just typing" didin't work.
In Thunar press Ctrl-F will call typeahead searchbox, and Strl-F will call searching by pattern.
answered 7 hours ago
SuncatcherSuncatcher
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As this stands, it looks almost more like a comment than an answer. Please edit to expand. Furthermore, how old is "older?" Don't just give a one-liner; explain why you right, ideally with citations. Answers without explanation are subject to removal.
– anonymous2
6 hours ago
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What exactly are you trying to accomplish? While the simple "start typing" search in thunar doesn't have wildcards and needs a match from the first letter, the catfish search that already comes with thunar on Xubuntu is quite powerful (and also cpu intensive).
Simply right click on the folder you wish to search and select the "Find in this folder".
A new window will appear, and it is a simple match search. As long as everything you type matches somewhere you'll get the results back. There is no need for a traditional * as wildcard. Just separate the different 'parts' you want to search with a space. There are plenty of other options, like also searching file contents, exact matches, etc.
answered Aug 8 '18 at 13:00
PodestaPodesta
1113
From what version it is available? On Thunar 1.6.15 I don't have it
– Suncatcher
7 hours ago
add a comment |
What exactly are you trying to accomplish? While the simple "start typing" search in thunar doesn't have wildcards and needs a match from the first letter, the catfish search that already comes with thunar on Xubuntu is quite powerful (and also cpu intensive).
Simply right click on the folder you wish to search and select the "Find in this folder".
A new window will appear, and it is a simple match search. As long as everything you type matches somewhere you'll get the results back. There is no need for a traditional * as wildcard. Just separate the different 'parts' you want to search with a space. There are plenty of other options, like also searching file contents, exact matches, etc.
answered Aug 8 '18 at 13:00
PodestaPodesta
1113
From what version it is available? On Thunar 1.6.15 I don't have it
– Suncatcher
7 hours ago
add a comment |
What exactly are you trying to accomplish? While the simple "start typing" search in thunar doesn't have wildcards and needs a match from the first letter, the catfish search that already comes with thunar on Xubuntu is quite powerful (and also cpu intensive).
Simply right click on the folder you wish to search and select the "Find in this folder".
A new window will appear, and it is a simple match search. As long as everything you type matches somewhere you'll get the results back. There is no need for a traditional * as wildcard. Just separate the different 'parts' you want to search with a space. There are plenty of other options, like also searching file contents, exact matches, etc.
answered Aug 8 '18 at 13:00
PodestaPodesta
1113
What exactly are you trying to accomplish? While the simple "start typing" search in thunar doesn't have wildcards and needs a match from the first letter, the catfish search that already comes with thunar on Xubuntu is quite powerful (and also cpu intensive).
Simply right click on the folder you wish to search and select the "Find in this folder".
A new window will appear, and it is a simple match search. As long as everything you type matches somewhere you'll get the results back. There is no need for a traditional * as wildcard. Just separate the different 'parts' you want to search with a space. There are plenty of other options, like also searching file contents, exact matches, etc.
answered Aug 8 '18 at 13:00
PodestaPodesta
1113
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answered Aug 8 '18 at 13:00
PodestaPodesta
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answered Aug 8 '18 at 13:00
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answered Aug 8 '18 at 13:00
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From what version it is available? On Thunar 1.6.15 I don't have it
– Suncatcher
7 hours ago
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From what version it is available? On Thunar 1.6.15 I don't have it
– Suncatcher
7 hours ago
From what version it is available? On Thunar 1.6.15 I don't have it
– Suncatcher
7 hours ago
From what version it is available? On Thunar 1.6.15 I don't have it
– Suncatcher
7 hours ago
add a comment |
For me "just typing" didin't work.
In Thunar press Ctrl-F will call typeahead searchbox, and Strl-F will call searching by pattern.
answered 7 hours ago
SuncatcherSuncatcher
12317
As this stands, it looks almost more like a comment than an answer. Please edit to expand. Furthermore, how old is "older?" Don't just give a one-liner; explain why you right, ideally with citations. Answers without explanation are subject to removal.
– anonymous2
6 hours ago
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For me "just typing" didin't work.
In Thunar press Ctrl-F will call typeahead searchbox, and Strl-F will call searching by pattern.
answered 7 hours ago
SuncatcherSuncatcher
12317
As this stands, it looks almost more like a comment than an answer. Please edit to expand. Furthermore, how old is "older?" Don't just give a one-liner; explain why you right, ideally with citations. Answers without explanation are subject to removal.
– anonymous2
6 hours ago
add a comment |
For me "just typing" didin't work.
In Thunar press Ctrl-F will call typeahead searchbox, and Strl-F will call searching by pattern.
answered 7 hours ago
SuncatcherSuncatcher
12317
For me "just typing" didin't work.
In Thunar press Ctrl-F will call typeahead searchbox, and Strl-F will call searching by pattern.
answered 7 hours ago
SuncatcherSuncatcher
12317
edited 5 hours ago
answered 7 hours ago
SuncatcherSuncatcher
12317
answered 7 hours ago
SuncatcherSuncatcher
12317
answered 7 hours ago
SuncatcherSuncatcher
12317
12317
As this stands, it looks almost more like a comment than an answer. Please edit to expand. Furthermore, how old is "older?" Don't just give a one-liner; explain why you right, ideally with citations. Answers without explanation are subject to removal.
– anonymous2
6 hours ago
add a comment |
As this stands, it looks almost more like a comment than an answer. Please edit to expand. Furthermore, how old is "older?" Don't just give a one-liner; explain why you right, ideally with citations. Answers without explanation are subject to removal.
– anonymous2
6 hours ago
As this stands, it looks almost more like a comment than an answer. Please edit to expand. Furthermore, how old is "older?" Don't just give a one-liner; explain why you right, ideally with citations. Answers without explanation are subject to removal.
– anonymous2
6 hours ago
As this stands, it looks almost more like a comment than an answer. Please edit to expand. Furthermore, how old is "older?" Don't just give a one-liner; explain why you right, ideally with citations. Answers without explanation are subject to removal.
– anonymous2
6 hours ago
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