Using konqueror .directory file for sorting files?

Frank64 · 04-24-2008, 09:22 AM

Hi there,

I have been looking around for some knowledge on how to edit the .directory file created by Konqueror. What can be done (sections) and how can the code be written, I could not find information on that, anyone has a link?

Otherwise, I might post my question.

Konqueror does not save sorting criteria per folder (is it a bug or lack of functionality? I don't know). So I was wondering if I can force sorting criteria (writing sorting code) in the .directory file? If yes, how does the code need to be written.

Basically, I want 1 folder to be sorted by DATE and in DESCENDING order, every time I enter the folder. But I want other folders to use default sorting (NAME (case insensitive) and ASCENDING).

Curently I have to change sorting values each time I enter the folder and change them back each time I get out. I then thought I could force the code in the .directory file, if that is accepted by konqueror, but I can't find information on what is supported in the .directory file.

tnx for the inputs

bigrigdriver · 04-24-2008, 02:52 PM

You could go into Konqueror's Settings menu and click on Configure View Profile. Then set up as many profiles as you need.

Basically, you set up Konqueror to show the folder sorted by Date and Descending order, then configure a named view profile,a nd save it.

Then reset Konqueror to sort by Name and Ascending, then create another named view profile.

Thereafter, when you prepare to enter one of the directories, you go to Settings and Load the appropriate vied profile.

You will notice that there are several profiles already. You could modify them, and add profiles of your own design.

Frank64 · 04-24-2008, 08:19 PM

Hi,

Sorry I forgot to mention that the Profiles function does not work well.

It keeps the Profile for all folders, even though I chose "Save View Changes per Folder".

If I choose Profile A for folder A, when I go in folder B it will keep in mind Profile A, which I think is normal. If I then choose Profile B, it will switch profile, fine, but it will keep sorting order of folder A. So I still end up changing manually the sorting order every time.

I wonder if I have a bug somewhere. Looking at the profiles in /.kde/share/apps/konqueror/profiles, I see that none of them have a section to set sorting order.