[ann] eploriX - Finder Clone

All right.... today I've started a big project which will kill my summer holidays.

I'm going to develop a new Finder Clone which has the advantages of neXplorer and is speedy like the normal Windows Explorer. I know, that it's a long way - but I hope that I can trust on you guys to make this the most realistic finder clone ever.

What does the project contain?

- Building the application

- Building a website

What does the project need?

- Beta-Testers (later)

...

Please, don't ask for things like "when will it be finished" or something like that. I can't tell you - but I hope the best.

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Alpha 0.4 preview release 29.06.2005 (requires .net Framework 2.0!!!)

A new little update :cool:

Updates:

- Windows tray icon (Hide/Show exploriX, exit, settings)

- Started programming the sidebar

- Settings/Appearance now filled

- Hide exploriX by clicking on the "-" button in the lower right-hand corner

- Searchbox programmed for switching to folders (sorry, doesn't work yet - just a test )

Thanks to CDi2 for hosting my projects :cool:

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#293857

Good luck. Windows Shell coding is hard, lots of interfaces, obscure flags, undocumented behaviour. Etc... etc... etc...

Hope that you can manage to build something useable

#293859

Good luck...adopt raduking's strategy. Take the best of both worlds.

If I recall, NeXplorer was closest to 1:1 Finder.

Looca had the best skinning engine (again, could be wrong--bzeitler did several skins, see if you can talk to him about his opinions).

Just integrate where you can, and take the best of both worlds.

See what you can do--I for one am looking forward to it (I'll even beta, whenever you're ready).

Good luck!

#293860

Good luck, I'll be sure to follow the progress!

#293868

Good luck ill be really looking forward to this project!

Currently using nexplorer because it loads faster then looca.

but i liked looca better as it fit seemlessly to my desktop apperance and was easier to work with(skin wise).

#293873

Oh sweet, I'll be following this closely. Currently I just use Explorer with Kabal's finderbar, but a standalone, almost 1:1 speedy app is just what I need Would be awesome if you could customize the icons, etc without having to go into code

#293877

Good luck

If you want i can give you the support on my page.

I don't know exactly what that support should mean , but i am free for help you with this project by adding something to my page , like info for beta testers or something you think up.

#293882

I would really enjoy a fast and usable file browser.

If I could help you with the website, contact me on any IM.

#293890

Good Luck, Larsen !

#293895

Good luck man

#293907

All right... here we've got the starting point

CLICK

#293912

good, it seems like all the finder clone development died off a couple of months ago. glad to see some new blood.

good luck

#293924

Good luck with the project, matey ! Feel free to contact me if you need any help

#293928

good, it seems like all the finder clone development died off a couple of months ago. glad to see some new blood.

couldn't have put it any better... good luck mate...

#293970

Good luck man, this seems awesome. I have been wanting a quick, easy finder clone.

If you need a beta tester, I'm in.

#293972

Good luck with the project, I really hope u succeed.

As a word of advice, if you are unable to get the multi-view browsing faster than previous attempts, just ditch it, & concentrate on making a fast useable program that still has advantages over explorer.

Also try to make it use windows icons too. This way if they have been changed ( ) its not necessary to customize again, I not possible ntegrate a good icon changing system, the first option is preferable because it probably saves resources.

It may also be a good idea to try & contact previous developers, you may gain some valuable information from them. & could make it easyer to achieve your resul! at least you may find wich options may not be the best in terms of speed!

good development, & hope hope it all goes well so we can all ditch explorer for good!

#293996

First of all: Thanks for all the good wishes

It has been a long night for me...

But here is what I've done already: CLICK

...nearly nothing

Big thanks to amitsaraf32 for the nice icon he made:D

I won't have much time for the project next week, because I have one week school remaining.. but after that: Let's rock

So long..

#294028

Looking good right now I dont use any that are out there explorer is better and thats not saying much.So good luck with this one because I would love to have one that works better than explorer.

#294030

Good luck...this is just what I need!

#294033

When is it going to be ready?

Kidding... kidding ;-)

Good luck!!!

#294042

great job. very promosing. just don't give up

#294048

hammer hart! Good luck man

#294074

Good luck! Looking forward to it

#294075

Hey ho

I made a little overview for you and myself, so that I can manage my time much better

1. Finishing ATM 10.4 project (couple of days)

2. Back to exploriX development

a) features on first internal alpha release

- Switch between folders via Sidebar

- Add folderlinks to Sidebar

- First set of preferences (folder to show on startup, icon size...)

- and of course: Feedback function for testers

planed features for future releases

- Drag'n'Drop

- File-Search via searchbox

- Customizing (Skins, icons etc.)

- switch views (icon view, list view, collum view

and maybe a Tiger Finder like Spotlight view)

- color labels

- standard file functions (copy,paste,rename,settings...)

...............

As I said earlier I don't know how long it'll take to let this become real. It's a freetime-based project and I also have to take care of school and job

#294079

great work m8

is there anyway we can help?? grfx or something

#294082