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tortilla

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Registered: 2021-06-14

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use "Custom Actions > Patterns" in xfce4-appfinder

Hi,

I would appreciate if someone could provide links to the sources with the examples in which the

Preferences > Custom Actions > Pattern

features for Type "Prefix" and "Regular Expressions" for the Applications, e.g. for xfce4-appfinder is used, could mention here. Or just publish such examples here :-). I have found:

• xfce4-appfinder -> Preferences -> Introduction, Usage

• Custom Action Examples

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Thank You!

Last edited by tortilla (2022-09-12 10:46:17)

ToZ

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From: Canada

Registered: 2011-06-02

Posts: 11,485

Re: use "Custom Actions > Patterns" in xfce4-appfinder

Here is my catfish search custom action:
- Type = prefix
- Pattern = ~
- Command = catfish --path=$HOME --hidden --start %s

In the appfinder search window, I type:

~ SEARCHTERM

...and catfish opens up and displays the results.

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tortilla

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Registered: 2021-06-14

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Re: use "Custom Actions > Patterns" in xfce4-appfinder

Strange. Now I don't know how to get to the "Application Finder -> Custom Actions" window. Please help me find the way there!
In the Application Finder itself and in the "Main menu" editor I have not found the "Custom Actions".

Last edited by tortilla (2022-09-20 15:51:08)

ToZ

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Re: use "Custom Actions > Patterns" in xfce4-appfinder

Alt+F2 (or just run "xfce4-appfinder" from a terminal) > Preferences > Custom Actions.

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