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4.1 When synchronized browsing is on and entered directory does not exist in an opposite directory, WinSCP offers to create it. (martin) term commander/explorer interface (martin)
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In [[ui_file_panel|file panel]] you can enter the subdirectory of current directory by double-clicking the subdirectory icon (or by pressing ''Enter''). If a same way you can "enter" symbolic link pointing to directory. When [[ui_login_directories#directory_reading_options|resolving of symbolic links]] is disabled for the current session, WinSCP lets you to try to "enter" any file, just in case it is symbolic link. In [[ui_file_panel|file panel]] you can enter the subdirectory of current directory by double-clicking the subdirectory icon (or by pressing ''Enter''). If a same way you can "enter" symbolic link pointing to directory. When [[ui_login_directories#directory_reading_options|resolving of symbolic links]] is disabled for the current session, WinSCP lets you to try to "enter" any file, just in case it is symbolic link.
-With [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] you can enter the parent directory using the parent directory icon (always the first item in the file list, with caption ''..'').+With [[ui_commander|Commander interface]] you can enter the parent directory using the parent directory icon (always the first item in the file list, with caption ''..'').
===== Directory Tree ===== ===== Directory Tree =====
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===== Bookmarks ===== ===== Bookmarks =====
You can bookmark your favorite directories using the command You can bookmark your favorite directories using the command
-//Commands > Add to Bookmarks// in [[ui_explorer|Explorer-like interface]] or +//Commands > Add to Bookmarks// in [[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]] or 
-//Local (Remote) > Add to Bookmarks// in [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]]. Or use [[task_navigate#keyboard_shortcuts|keyboard shortcut]].+//Local (Remote) > Add to Bookmarks// in [[ui_commander|Commander interface]]. Or use [[task_navigate#keyboard_shortcuts|keyboard shortcut]].
-To retrieve and manage bookmarks, go to //View > Go To > Open Directory/Bookmark// in [[ui_explorer|Explorer-like interface]] or //Local (Remote) > Go To > Open Directory/Bookmark// in [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] or find the respective icon on a toolbar or use [[task_navigate#keyboard_shortcuts|keyboard shortcut]].+To retrieve and manage bookmarks, go to //View > Go To > Open Directory/Bookmark// in [[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]] or //Local (Remote) > Go To > Open Directory/Bookmark// in [[ui_commander|Commander interface]] or find the respective icon on a toolbar or use [[task_navigate#keyboard_shortcuts|keyboard shortcut]].
-You can [[ui_pref_commander#miscellaneous_options|select between two bookmark modes]]. "[[ui_opendir|Bookmark]]" mode is available for both [[interfaces]]. It is just a list of bookmarked paths separated for remote and local panels (local bookmarks are available for the [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] only). The "[[ui_locationprofile|Location Profiles]]" mode is available for [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] only. It is a list of named profiles consisting of both local and remote directories. The profiles can be hierarchically organised into folders.+You can [[ui_pref_commander#miscellaneous_options|select between two bookmark modes]]. "[[ui_opendir|Bookmark]]" mode is available for both [[interfaces]]. It is just a list of bookmarked paths separated for remote and local panels (local bookmarks are available for the [[ui_commander|Commander interface]] only). The "[[ui_locationprofile|Location Profiles]]" mode is available for [[ui_commander|Commander interface]] only. It is a list of named profiles consisting of both local and remote directories. The profiles can be hierarchically organised into folders.
===== [[manual]] Entering A Path Manually ===== ===== [[manual]] Entering A Path Manually =====
-Using the Open directory dialog, you can open the desired directory by entering its path. Go to //View > Go To > Open Directory/Bookmark// in the [[ui_explorer|Explorer-like interface]], or //Local (Remote) > Go To > Open Directory/Bookmark// in the [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]], or find the respective icon on a toolbar, or use a [[task_navigate#keyboard_shortcuts|keyboard shortcut]].+Using the Open directory dialog, you can open the desired directory by entering its path. Go to //View > Go To > Open Directory/Bookmark// in the [[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]], or //Local (Remote) > Go To > Open Directory/Bookmark// in the [[ui_commander|Commander interface]], or find the respective icon on a toolbar, or use a [[task_navigate#keyboard_shortcuts|keyboard shortcut]].
-In [[ui_explorer|Explorer-like interface]], you can also enter the path directly to the address bar.+In [[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]], you can also enter the path directly to the address bar.
===== [[paste]] Opening A Path Stored in Clipboard ===== ===== [[paste]] Opening A Path Stored in Clipboard =====
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===== Special Commands ===== ===== Special Commands =====
-In the main menu (//View > Go To// in [[ui_explorer|Explorer-like interface]] or //Local (Remote) > Go To// in [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]]) and on the toolbars you can find a set of special commands that can help you with navigation:+In the main menu (//View > Go To// in [[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]] or //Local (Remote) > Go To// in [[ui_commander|Commander interface]]) and on the toolbars you can find a set of special commands that can help you with navigation:
  * //Parent directory// - To go one level up in the directory structure   * //Parent directory// - To go one level up in the directory structure
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When you change your directory in one [[ui_file_panel|file panel]] and this feature is turned on, WinSCP automatically opens the same directory in an opposite panel. For example, if you change the directory in remote panel from ''/home/mprikryl/public_html'' to ''/home/mprikryl/public_html/wiki'' and the directory ''D:\documents\www'' is opened in the local panel, WinSCP will automatically open the local directory ''D:\documents\www\wiki'' for you. If a corresponding directory in the opposite panel does not exist, you will be given an option to create it. When you change your directory in one [[ui_file_panel|file panel]] and this feature is turned on, WinSCP automatically opens the same directory in an opposite panel. For example, if you change the directory in remote panel from ''/home/mprikryl/public_html'' to ''/home/mprikryl/public_html/wiki'' and the directory ''D:\documents\www'' is opened in the local panel, WinSCP will automatically open the local directory ''D:\documents\www\wiki'' for you. If a corresponding directory in the opposite panel does not exist, you will be given an option to create it.
-This function is available in the [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] only. To turn it on go to //Commands > Synchronize Browsing//.+This function is available in the [[ui_commander|Commander interface]] only. To turn it on go to //Commands > Synchronize Browsing//.
You can find this useful together with the function //[[task_compare_directories|Compare directories]]// for manual [[task_synchronize|synchronization]]. You can find this useful together with the function //[[task_compare_directories|Compare directories]]// for manual [[task_synchronize|synchronization]].
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While most of the keyboard shortcuts are the same in both interfaces, there are a few differences: While most of the keyboard shortcuts are the same in both interfaces, there are a few differences:
-  * [[ui_commander_key#navigation|Keyboard shortcuts in Norton Commander interface]] +  * [[ui_commander_key#navigation|Keyboard shortcuts in Commander interface]] 
-  * [[ui_explorer_key#navigation|Keyboard shortcuts in Explorer-like interface]]+  * [[ui_explorer_key#navigation|Keyboard shortcuts in Explorer interface]]
===== Special Devices ===== ===== Special Devices =====

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