Open minedefine opened 1 week ago
ethanfangg
commented
6 days ago How would you expect a "Paste as Compatible File Name" feature to handle invalid characters?
Also having a hard time imaging how frequently this would be used. Could you share more information? /needinfo
minedefine
commented
2 days ago There doesn't seem to be a standard default replacements for microsoft's invalid characters,, which could make deciding the default complex.
method 1. perhaps it could be a general replacement interface similar to key mapping in PowerToys/Keyboard_Manager?
name: paste "custom"?
use cases: this might expand the use cases to any paste beyond just file explorer.
other thoughts. it's not very advanced or could get clumsy with general replacement.. but since it's powertoys :). it's one of those things i think even a.i. paste would have trouble with. untill a.i. fully knows what i want and keep my settings.
Description of the new feature / enhancement
paste with Windows File Explorer file naming compatability. (or some form of regex)
Scenario when this would be used?
naming files/folder/ in Windows File Explorer. pasting url of saved article. pasting "date-time stamps" formats. etc...
Supporting information
Since Powertoys is a Windows only app. File Explorer doesn't correct invalid characters, but instead deletes it THEN just errors out. The existing "paste as markdown" feature is a form of this feature, but it would be very helpful to have a windows file explore file naming version.