Is there a way to search properties of files?

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zmggs
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Is there a way to search properties of files?

Post by zmggs »

For example, if I have an audio file with the name "XXX.mp3", and the album is "YYY". Can I somehow find the file by searching "YYY"?
void
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Re: Is there a way to search properties of files?

Post by void »

No, not yet, sorry.

It is planned for the Everything 1.5.

For now, Everything can only search file names, sizes, dates and attributes.
zmggs
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Re: Is there a way to search properties of files?

Post by zmggs »

void wrote:No, not yet, sorry.

It is planned for the Everything 1.5.

For now, Everything can only search file names, sizes, dates and attributes.
Thanks for replying, Everything is already the best searching tool.
How do I search file attributes?
I've noticed the following functions, but I do not know how to use them.
attrib:<attributes>
attributes:<attributes>
void
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Re: Is there a way to search properties of files?

Post by void »

attrib:<attributes> and attributes:<attributes> both do the same thing, search for attributes.

<attributes> can be zero or more of the follow letters:
  • A Archive
  • C Compressed
  • D Directory
  • E Encrypted
  • H Hidden
  • I Not content indexed
  • L Reparse point
  • N Normal
  • O Offline
  • P Sparse file
  • R Read only
  • S System
  • T Temporary
  • V Device
For example, to search for read only and hidden files, search for:
attrib:rh

Note: attribute information is not indexed by default, you can enable attribute indexing from Tools -> Options -> Indexes -> Index Attributes with Everything 1.4 or later.
Note: when attribute information is not indexed, combine with other searches for the best performance, for example: *.txt attrib:rh
zmggs
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Re: Is there a way to search properties of files?

Post by zmggs »

void wrote:attrib:<attributes> and attributes:<attributes> both do the same thing, search for attributes.

<attributes> can be zero or more of the follow letters:
  • A Archive
  • C Compressed
  • D Directory
  • E Encrypted
  • H Hidden
  • I Not content indexed
  • L Reparse point
  • N Normal
  • O Offline
  • P Sparse file
  • R Read only
  • S System
  • T Temporary
  • V Device
For example, to search for read only and hidden files, search for:
attrib:rh

Note: attribute information is not indexed by default, you can enable attribute indexing from Tools -> Options -> Indexes -> Index Attributes with Everything 1.4 or later.
Note: when attribute information is not indexed, combine with other searches for the best performance, for example: *.txt attrib:rh
Thanks, it is very helpful!
therube
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Re: Is there a way to search properties of files?

Post by therube »

if I have an audio file with the name "XXX.mp3", and the album is "YYY". Can I somehow find the file by searching "YYY"?
Not quit sure I'm following, but if your directory structure fits, & you have Match Path enabled...

Search | Match Path
Search -> Procol Harum

Will find all Procol Harum (mp3's or such)

Search -> Procol Harum conquistador

Will find: M:\Procol Harum\Procol Harum - 30th Anniversary Anthology\DISK 1\01 - Conquistador.mp3
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