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SmartSynchronize, File Manager - show tooltip for truncated paths

Peter Slížik 2 weeks ago in SmartSynchronize updated by Thomas Singer 2 weeks ago 0

Dear SyntEvo,

I would like to express my appreciation for SmartSynchronize. While I understand it is foremost a diff tool, for me, it has become an indispensable file manager in my daily workflow on Linux. SmartSynchronize (as a file manager) strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and functionality.

However, I've encountered an issue that I believe could enhance the user experience. The navigation bar struggles to handle long paths effectively. Navigating through extensive directory structures is a routine part a programmer's job. Unfortunately, the current design falls short when dealing with paths like:

/build/workdirs/projname-branch-server-native-gcc11-linux-libgen-customer/src/module/submodule/dir/subdir

When I delve into deeper directories like module/submodule, the navigation bar truncates crucial parts of the path, forcing me to rely on memory to recall my location (twice - there are two panels).

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To address this issue, I propose two potential solutions:

  • to display the end portion of the path instead of its beginning, offering a clearer indication of the current directory; and
  • to mplementing a tooltip feature that provides the complete path when hovering over truncated segments.

Combining both approaches would undoubtedly provide the optimal solution. Nothing beats a good tooltip, though. ;-)

Once again, thank you for your attention to this matter and for the continued development of SmartSynchronize.

Best regards,
Peter