WHS File Manager Add-In
filed in Development, HomeServer on Mar.29, 2009
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Released: 2009-05-16
Version: 1.1.1.0
This is a simple dual-pane file manager for the WHS management console. It allows you to safely copy, move and delete files on your home server. You can navigate all files shares on the server and any removable storage devices attached to the server. The latest version even lets you open/run files locally from your server.
Use command buttons in the middle to copy, move or delete files. Or you can drag and drop files and folders from one side to the other.
License
This add-in is available free of charge, for all users (private, organizations and companies). You can copy and share the add-in (in msi form) for free, but you cannot put the add-on online for download. Instead link to this page. You cannot sell or otherwise charge for the product.
Any use of this software is on your own risk. I take no responsibility for any problems, data loss, hair loss or otherwise that you might experience.
Change log
1.1.1.0
- Small bug fix release
1.1.0.0
- Fixed shortcut keys (F5, F6, F8 etc)
- Pattern matching for select and deselect of files
- New dialog for storage information and server uptime
- Revamped user interface to match the Home Server Console style
1.0.1.0
- Support for removable storage
- Support for opening files from the server (music, movies, documents etc)
- Fixed lots of bugs
1.0.0.5
- Does no longer show printers as shares
- Made current location of each pane to stand out more (easier to see)
- Made each folder in pane path (above panes) clickable for easy access to
any parent folder
- Fixed problem with caching of exe file icons (all exe files got same icon)
- Added support for sorting by clicking list headers
- Canceling a rename operation (clicking escape) does no longer give an error
- Changed default drag operation from move in 1.0.0.3 to copy.
- Removed a lot of the error messages and instead disable the command buttons when you have not selected and files.
If you like the product and if you want to contribute a small amount towards continued development feel free to donate a small amount via PayPal.
Installation
If you already have an older version of WHS File Manager installed please uninstall it via the WHS console first. Then copy the MSI file (download below) to \\myserver\software\addins\ (replace myserver with the name of your server) and install via the WHS console’s Add-Ins section under settings.
Download
WHS FileManager Add-In v1.1.1.0 (172 kB)
User manual (online)
Webmasters: Please don’t copy this software and upload to your own site. If you want to link to this add-in please link to the web page and not the msi file directly (since I loose control and the URL will change on updates).
New feature poll
Ok users, now it’s your turn to tell me which of the following features you think is most important to get into the product. You can select up to three of the features. If you have suggestions for other not listed features leave a comment.
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April 3rd, 2009 on 09:34
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April 4th, 2009 on 07:47
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April 4th, 2009 on 09:49
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April 5th, 2009 on 14:47
Great Add-In!!! Is there a way to allow drag and drop of files from a remote computer to the server with this add-in?
April 5th, 2009 on 16:10
I don’t think so. The WHS Console is like a mini remote desktop application that actually runs the console application on the server and just transfer the UI to the remote computer. But if you have access to the remote console, you probably have access to the shares as well? Then you just drag and drop to them.
Even the normal remote desktop does not support drag and drop of files to and from a remote host.
April 9th, 2009 on 15:24
Hello Pål, great add-in. I have one point about the design. Ok users have all the time something to say:-). It’s the white content in the middle of the window. The upper and bottom place looks a little bit hard. I mean the color chnage from grey to white is very hard.
Possible you can redesign these two places to make it cleaner or better nicer. It’s only an idea.
April 9th, 2009 on 15:32
mike_nl: The active pane (right or left) has a white background, while the other pane has grey background. The buttons in the middle belongs to the active pane, it therefor have the same background as the active pane. Atleast that’s the theory about why I chose those colors. But I’ll see if I cannot brush up the UI a bit in the next release.
April 10th, 2009 on 07:55
Ok Pål, i will take a look at the next release. In the mean time i’ll work with the actuel release.
April 10th, 2009 on 09:38
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April 12th, 2009 on 07:47
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April 12th, 2009 on 08:16
Great add-in. I like the fact it’s simple, easy and it just does what it needs to do. Keep up the good work and keep on developing other great add-in’s!
April 12th, 2009 on 08:34
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April 12th, 2009 on 08:46
Andres: Thanks for the feedback. Despite being slaughtered in a review over at http://www.wegotserved.co.uk/2009/04/10/add-in-review-whs-file-manager/ I find this add-on useful and I’ll continue to add features to it.
April 12th, 2009 on 14:03
Do we need to remove the previous version before installing the update?
gib
April 12th, 2009 on 14:39
Gib: Yes, you’ll need to uninstall the previous version before installing the new.
April 12th, 2009 on 16:35
Pål,
I know you where slaughtered at WGS, I’m on that form 24/7 as user dressie. Despite that I do respect everybody who makes add-in’s for free because that’s what makes WHS the great system it is. MS leaves in my oppinion to much out but thank god for like guys(or girls) like you for adding the final pieces of the puzzel. I’ll say it again, I’m happy with this small add-in and looking forward to any other add-in’s or updates.
Happy easter!
April 13th, 2009 on 15:19
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April 14th, 2009 on 08:31
This will make you happy
http://www.wegotserved.co.uk/2009/04/13/kudos-to-pal-andreassen-whs-file-manager-author/
April 14th, 2009 on 08:34
Andres: Nice
April 15th, 2009 on 13:47
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June 12th, 2009 on 13:50
Started using your file manager last night, and I’m very happy with it… If I could offer a suggested improvement…
If the user is running this through the console, and clicks the console while a file operation is running, they lose the transfer progress box. (IE it’s no longer in focus, as the console is now on top)
When you run through Remote Desktop this isn’t an issue as you can just alt+tab to see the progress box, but there is no way to do this in a console window.
So my suggestion would be to either embed the file operation progress within the tab, so it will never lose focus. Or provide the option(or force the option) to always have the file operation progress box on top. Otherwise there really isn’t anyway to tell when the operation has completed, unless you keep clicking on refresh.
June 12th, 2009 on 13:55
Hi Mark
I have seen this myself. Problem is that I’m using Window’s built-in file copy functions and I cannot find any option to force a “always on top” or to confine it within the tab.
I’m considering either writing my own file copy logic (quite simple) or using something like robocopy that offers pause and even a queuing system.
I’ll add this to my list of TODO’s for the next version. Thanks for the feedback.
June 23rd, 2009 on 15:45
Hi – I have a strange happening – I have reinstalled my server and included your 1.1.1.0 add-in. Previously it had worked fine but this time the area where the drive selection is shows as white with no icon unless I mouse hover over them?
Is this something you have seen before? I am wondering if an uninstall and reinstall could help?
I say it is strange because my previous WHS installation the plugin worked fine with this same hardware but it may have been a different plugin version.
June 26th, 2009 on 07:09
Problem was solved via email. Required all WHS updates and .NET Framework updates via Windows Update.
July 18th, 2009 on 05:56
I am a new WHS user. I just setup my network and thought this add-in would be very useful since I am a very organized IT person.
Thanks!!
July 18th, 2009 on 22:28
Great that you find it useful. I’m working on the next release which probably will be out this summer.
October 10th, 2009 on 08:30
Hi I am also a new WHS user, in the process of installing your add-in…just want to say thanks and keep up the good work.
October 22nd, 2009 on 02:03
Thanks for the tool.
October 23rd, 2009 on 18:04
Thanks for the tool – I appreciate it. My one suggestion and I did not see how to do it – was I was hoping to be able to organize my photos when I am away. It would be nice to be able to open the .jpg file. Thanks again