User

27.04.2007 13:32:38

Is it possible to implemment direct aliases to specified folders in the system? 
In order to Simplify the navigation process in files. 
We could choose the folders in the preferences of the application, and the folders appeared in a menu. 
what do you think? 

User

28.04.2007 14:32:01

Hello Filipe,

thanks for asking.

This functionality is already there. If you make use of a custom 
menu, you can drag and drop any folder, file or application to any 
place in the menu and get direct access to them there.

Best regards, 
Felix 

User

04.05.2007 02:31:59

so simple :) 

User

06.05.2007 06:55:38

Hi Felix,

I wanted to ask for some clarification here.

 
"Custom menu" refers to the list of items under a given profile on the Menu tab of the Preferences? If so, then dragging and dropping a Finder location to the profile menu gives an error message "File not in a supported image file format". Am I supposed to be dragging from "Item Library"? If so, how do I get a location added to the Item Library list?

I basically would like to browse the files of a specific folder on a network drive either from the top menu or as the first item under the Files menu.

Thanks for the great software and support.

Russell

 

User

07.05.2007 14:27:01

Hello Russell,

thanks for asking.

Yes, "custom menu" refers exactly to what you define.

Regarding the error message: there's a subtle difference whether you 
drag something *on* or *inbetween* items:

If you drag the folder *on* something, a rectangle will be drawn 
around the entire item - and Remote Buddy will assume you want to 
exchange the artwork for this entry. A folder, of course, will not 
work for this.

If you drag the folder *inbetween* items, you just get a line 
beginning with a circle ( o------------------ ), which shows, where 
the new item will be positioned. Dropping the folder this way will 
create exactly what you are looking for.

Hope that helps.

Best regards, 
Felix 

User

07.05.2007 15:05:19

Felix,

Worked just as you described it. I noticed this difference when rearranging items on the profile menu but I think my problem was that dragging an item over to the empty space, such as one would do in iTunes to create a new playlist, would select the entire window and give me that error message.

This is a very useful feature I have wanted as long as I have been using the software but I never would have known it existed without this thread on the forum.

As always, thanks for the great support. I'm really looking forward to future versions--especially media browsing features as Front Row is not very useful.

Russell

 

User

07.05.2007 20:22:01

Thanks Russell!

It actually should react differently when dragging something to the 
empty space. I consider this a bug - it will be fixed with the next 
release.

Best regards. 
Felix 

User

08.05.2007 16:18:31

Wow. Great tip! Just what I needed! Thanks!

I think we need to put a wiki FAQ together for RB tips & tricks. I sure wouldn't have known about this feature too, if I hadn't read this thread. 

User

09.05.2007 18:58:02

I'm working on extending the FAQ now. In a first step, I've added 
categories and some show/hide effects for the answers to make it more 
readable. I also had started a wiki at http://wiki.iospirit.com/, but 
have put it offline again for the time being as I right now lack the 
time to add more initial content to get it rolling.

Best regards, 
Felix 

User

09.05.2007 19:24:06

Great! Thanks. You must incredibly busy. Good luck!!!