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Exclude folders from the database
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:45 pm
by Lapinoo
There are several folders I don't want XnView to index (and create thumbnails) for performance reasons.
My image collection is already big enough so that I don't want the database to be cloggered with useless pictures (TMP directories, etc.).
I would like to right click on a folder an select "exclude from database" so that it nevers is indexed (like done in ACDSee).
Workaround
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:50 am
by Clo

Hello
• I have a workaround for that case :
- Add any non-existing fancy extension to these folders (i.e. :
.KK), then go to :
Options >> File list and state that extension to exclude, last field at the bottom of the dialogue-box.
- I tested, that works like a charm, such folders are no more displayed in the browser as sub-folders…
… in the thumbnail-board, but remain in the tree.
- It could be possible to hide them in the tree, that exists in Total Commander F.M. as an “Ignore” function (to add here).
Note : The include - Exclude indications are missing in that dialogue, you must guess; this has been reported (in the French forum).
- To get them, just PM me, I've a solution -in French only, though-)

KR
Claude
Clo
Re: Exclude folders from the database
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:32 pm
by ckit
Lapinoo wrote:There are several folders I don't want XnView to index (and create thumbnails) for performance reasons.
My image collection is already big enough so that I don't want the database to be cloggered with useless pictures (TMP directories, etc.).
I would like to right click on a folder an select "exclude from database" so that it nevers is indexed (like done in ACDSee).
I support your request!
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:24 pm
by JohnFredC
I requested this exact thing in 2005.