File Commands Bar
Multi Commander's File Commands Bar provides instant access to essential file management operations through a comprehensive toolbar designed for maximum efficiency and productivity. This powerful interface component offers one-click access to copy, move, delete, archive, view, edit, and selection operations, transforming the most common file management tasks into streamlined, accessible actions that integrate seamlessly with Explorer Panel workflows.
Essential File Operation Center
Access the complete range of file management operations through an intuitive toolbar interface. The File Commands Bar eliminates menu navigation overhead by placing critical file operations at your fingertips, enabling rapid execution of copy, move, delete, archive, and selection operations with full Explorer Panel integration.
File Commands Bar Layout and Accessibility
The File Commands Bar integrates seamlessly with Multi Commander's toolbar area, providing essential file management operations primarily designed for Explorer Panel interactions with comprehensive customization and visibility options.
Toolbar Layout and Components
File Commands Bar showing numbered operations from basic file management to advanced selection tools
Command Categories
- 1-3. Core File Operations: Copy, Move, and Delete commands for fundamental file management
- 4-5. Archive Operations: Pack and Unpack commands for compression and extraction
- 6-8. File Access: Create Folder, View File, and Edit File operations
- 9-11. Management Tools: Find Files, Calculate Folder Size, and Rename operations
- 12-13. Selection Controls: Expand and Shrink selection with filtering capabilities
- 14-16. Advanced Tools: Copy PathName, visibility controls, and file coloring management
Visibility and Configuration
Display Control
- Toggle Access: View → Toolbars → File Commands
- Explorer Panel Dependency: Most commands require active Explorer Panel
- Panel Settings Integration: Can be disabled in Explorer Panel settings
- Context Awareness: Commands enable/disable based on selection and panel state
Integration Features
- Right-Click Menus: Many buttons provide additional options via right-click
- Customization Support: Several commands offer "Customize..." options
- Selection Awareness: Commands adapt to current file/folder selection
Core File Operations (1-3)
The fundamental file management operations provide direct access to copy, move, and delete functions, serving as the foundation for all file manipulation tasks within Multi Commander's workflow-centric approach.
1. Copy
Displays a dialog for launching a Copy operation. (See Copy/Move Operations)
2. Move
Displays a dialog for launching a Move operation. (See Copy/Move Operations)
3. Delete
Launches a Delete operation. (See Delete Operations)
Archive Operations (4-5)
Comprehensive archive management provides seamless integration with compression and extraction operations, supporting multiple archive formats through Multi Commander's advanced file system capabilities.
4. Pack Selected Files
Opens the Pack Files dialog. (See Pack Files)
5. Unpack Selected Files
Opens the Unpack Archives dialog. (See Unpack Files)
File Access and Creation Operations (6-8)
Direct file access operations provide seamless integration with file viewing, editing, and folder creation, leveraging Multi Commander's comprehensive file type association system.
6. Create Folder
Show the Create folder dialog.
Right click and a popup menu with a list of folders to create is shown. This list can be customized by selecting "Customize..."
7. View File
Opens the current file to be viewed in the default viewer for that file type. (See File Type Setup)
8. Edit File
Opens the current file to be edited in the default editor for that file type. (See File Type Setup)
File Management Operations (9-11)
Advanced file management tools provide essential functionality for file discovery, size analysis, and renaming operations, enhancing productivity through comprehensive file system management capabilities.
9. Find Files
Find Files
10. Calculate Folder Size
Causes folder sizes to be calculated. (See Calculate Folder Size)
11. Rename Current File/Folder
Renames the current file or folder using the operating system renaming protocol.
Right click and a popup menu with Quick Rename options opens.
Selection Management Tools (12-13)
Advanced selection tools provide powerful filtering capabilities for complex file selection scenarios, enabling efficient bulk operations through intelligent pattern matching and dynamic selection management.
12. Expand Selection
Lets you specify a filter for selecting additional files/folders.
Right click and a popup menu with some dynamic selection items opens (built from items shown in the current path). The entries of a pre-defined list of types are also shown in this list. They can be changed, or more can be added, by selecting "Customize..."
13. Shrink Selection
Lets you specify a filter for de-selecting files/folders.
Right click and a popup menu with some dynamic selection items opens (built from items shown in the current path). The entries of a pre-defined list of types are also shown in this list. They can be changed, or more can be added, by selecting "Customize..."
Advanced Tools and Display Management (14-16)
Specialized tools provide advanced functionality for path management, visibility control, and visual organization, enhancing the file management experience through comprehensive customization and information access capabilities.
14. Copy PathName
Copies the file/folder pathname to the clipboard.
Right click and a popup menu opens with commands for other copy path alternatives.
15. Show/Hide Hidden and System Files
Show or hide hidden and system files.
Right click and a popup menu opens with options to only show/hide hidden files or show/hide system files.
16. File Coloring
A popup menu opens where Rule-based file coloring can be configured.
It is possible to enable/disable file coloring from the menu. A list of all the file coloring profiles is also shown so the file coloring profile to use can be easily changed.
File Commands Bar Mastery
Master the File Commands Bar by understanding the logical grouping of operations: use core file operations (1-3) for fundamental tasks, leverage archive operations (4-5) for compression workflows, utilize access operations (6-8) for viewing and editing, employ management tools (9-11) for organization, and harness selection tools (12-13) for complex bulk operations. Combined with advanced features (14-16) for customization and automation, this comprehensive toolbar transforms routine file management into efficient, streamlined workflows.
Related File Management Tools
Enhance your file operations with related features: Copy/Move Operations, Delete Operations, Pack Files, Unpack Files, File Search, and Explorer Panel Settings.