📁 File Explorer

File Explorer is a simple and user-friendly file management app designed to provide an intuitive interface for navigating, copying, moving, and deleting files and directories.

Features

• Navigation: Easily navigate through directories using a tree view and a list view.
• File Operations: Perform common file operations such as:
  • Change Directory (cd)
  • Copy files and directories
  • Move files and directories
  • Delete files and directories
• Clipboard Support: Supports cut, copy, and paste operations for files and directories.
• Context Menu: Right-click context menu for quick access to file operations.
• History Tracking: Simple navigation history allows users to go back and forward through their directory changes.
• File Type Icons: Visual representation of different file types with corresponding icons.
• Status Bar: Provides feedback on the current operation and status updates.

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The Command Line Interface (CLI) for File Explorer application provides users with a way to interact with the file management system through text-based commands. This interface allows for efficient navigation and file operations, catering to users who prefer command-line interactions over graphical interfaces.

Key Features of the CLI

Basic Commands

The CLI supports several basic commands that enable users to perform common file operations:

• Change Directory (cd) :

  • Usage: cd [directory]
  • Changes the current working directory to the specified path.
  • Example: cd C:\

• Make Directory (mkdir or make) :

  • Usage: mkdir [directory]
  • Creates a new directory at the specified path.
  • Example: mkdir C:\newfolder

• Copy Files (copy) :

  • Usage: copy [source] [destination]
  • Copies files or directories from a source to a destination.
  • Example: copy C:\folder1\file.txt C:\folder2

• Move Files (move) :

  • Usage: move [source] [destination]
  • Moves files or directories from one location to another.
  • Example: move C:\folder1\file.txt C:\folder2\file.txt

• Delete Files (delete) :

  • Usage: delete [file or directory]
  • Deletes the specified file or directory.
  • Example: delete C:\folder1\file.txt

• Create Text File (text or txt) :

  • Usage: text [file]
  • Creates a new text file at the specified path and opens it.
  • Example: text C:\folder\example.txt

• Help (help) :

  • Displays a list of available commands and their usage.
  • Example: help

Command Execution

• Users enter commands in a text box and press Enter to execute them.
• The application parses the command input, using regular expressions to handle quoted strings and spaces correctly.

Feedback and Status Messages

• The CLI provides immediate feedback on command execution, displaying messages for success, errors, or usage instructions.
• Example feedback messages include:
  • "No command entered."
  • "Copy Failed - Source does not exist."
  • "Deleted file: [file_path]"

Navigation History

• The CLI maintains a simple navigation history, allowing users to move back and forth through their directory changes.
• Users can navigate to previously accessed directories using the history feature, enhancing usability.

Contextual Commands

• If a command does not match any predefined operation, the CLI checks if the input corresponds to an existing file or directory and attempts to navigate to it or open it accordingly.

Example Usage

Here’s how a typical session might look in the CLI:

> cd C:\Users\Joe
Navigated To: C:\Users\Joe

> copy C:\Users\Joe\file.txt C:\Users\Joe\Documents
Copied file: file.txt to: C:\Users\Joe\Documents

> delete C:\Users\Joe\Documents\old_file.txt
Deleted file: C:\Users\Joe\Documents\old_file.txt

> help
Available Commands:
cd [directory] - Change directory
copy [source] [destination] - Copy file or folder to destination folder
move [source] [destination] - Move file or folder to destination
delete [file_or_directory] - Delete file or directory
help - Show this help message

The CLI in the File Explorer application provides a powerful and flexible way to manage files and directories. It appeals to users who are comfortable with command-line operations, offering an efficient alternative to the graphical user interface. With support for essential file operations, feedback mechanisms, and navigation history, the CLI enhances the overall user experience.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the software, with the inclusion of the copyright notice and permission notice in all copies or substantial portions of the software.

Installation

To install and run the File Explorer application:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/JoeLumbley/File-Explorer.git

2. Open the solution in Visual Studio.
3. Build the project and run it.

Usage

• Launch the application to access your file system.
• Use the tree view on the left to navigate through folders.
• The list view on the right displays the contents of the selected directory.
• Use the text box to enter commands or navigate directly to a path.
• Right-click on files or folders for additional options.

Acknowledgements

This project is inspired by traditional file explorers and aims to provide a simplified experience for managing files on Windows systems.

For more details, check the source code and documentation within the repository.