How can i copy a folder's path?

[syyhpf]

I know i can use Alt+C shortcut cmd to copy a file's full name to clipboard, include file's path and file's name. For example, D:\Program Files\test.txt .
But how can I copy only the folder's path to clipboard,for example,i only want "D:\Program Files\" to clipboard.
Is thers any shortcut key?

[nikos]

jump into the addressbar and press ctrl+C

[syyhpf]

[BRX]

You also could go the dir up with backspace and use alt-C on the folder. That's what I do mostly. I don't think this is so inconvenient and warrants another function or button.

But you could also install the shell extension Ninotech Path Copy (google for link) or something similar. I used this before Nikos introduced the alt-C functionality.

I think the shell extension allowed copy the folder path alone from the selected file. Still you need right-click to access this and I personally think Nikos and my way are more convenient.

[Robert2]

Hi,

The home of Ninotech Path Copy is http://home.worldonline.dk/ninotech/freeutil.htm#pathcopy

It has a "Long Folder" command that places the parent folder name onto the Windows clipboard.

Note that right-clicking can be done without taking your hands off the keyboard. Use the special Menu key.

Cheers,
Robert

[syyhpf]

thanks very much for your answers.
But what does "right-clicking can be done without taking your hands off the keyboard", how can i do that without taking my hands off the keyboard?
I must use the mouse to do right-click action.
And what does "Use the special Menu key" mean?

[nikos]

that's the context menu key on your keyboard that simulates right click

[hb]

[syyhpf]

thanks very much, i got it!
It's so amazing!

[BRX]

Still,

Shift-Tab, ctrl-C, Tab: 3 keystrokes (Nikos' way)
Backspace, alt-C, Enter: 3 keystrokes (my way)

2 keystrokes only if you don't need to return back to the file

Pathcopy:

Menu-key, several navigation with arrows to reach submenu of pathcopy, Enter: several keystrokes more maybe with the need to pay attention to the navigation in the context menu

I just don't see the point.

[nikos]

somewhere i read about the "lazy-clever" personality type, we have a lot of those around here

[Robert2]

Hi,

First, note that the “Path Copy” commands can be set up so that they appear as main items in the right-click context menu.

I personally use the mouse most of the time to select file(s) or folder(s), followed by either

—a left click on any of the Path Copy commands,

or

—“Ctrl+P” or “Alt+C” (the xplorer² native keyboard shortcuts),

depending on my mood, and availability or appropriateness of commands.

To be honest, I never saw the point of bending over backwards to avoid using the mouse. Especially, when dealing with file management.

This is to avoid being labelled as “lazy-clever” or “too clever by half” around here.  

Cheers,
Robert

[nikos]

nothing wrong with being lazy-clever, i am guilty as charged!

[Cosmo]

[syyhpf]