How to search for files in Xubuntu / XFCE with just Thunar and a Bash script

[lapsey]

one problem....after i run a search and get multiple results, can i select multiple files from that list and drag them to another window? in my case i've stored all the fonts i collected in windows in multiple directories based on its name. so i did a search for *.ttf with this search script. works BEAUTIFULLY but i cant select all the fonts and drag them to my ~/.fonts folder. got any ideas? thanks!

I'm afraid the app only lets you open the item or parent folder of the item, it is not integrated with the environment.

kalikiana's beagle front end might allow you to do this, though.

Alternatively, you can always run this:

cd "the root of the windows fonts folder"
find -type f -name '*.ttf' | while read x; do mv $x ~/.fonts ; done

i advise you make a test folder first, though

[LKRaider]

People, check out CatFish. It searches using several backends like find, (s)locate, doodle, tracker and beagle (whichever are available).

Good thing it is light and fits perfectly on Xfce (see screenshots).

You can download an easily installable deb package from GetDeb.net.

[lapsey]

People, check out CatFish. It searches using several backends like find, (s)locate, doodle, tracker and beagle (whichever are available).

Good thing it is light and fits perfectly on Xfce (see screenshots).

You can download an easily installable deb package from GetDeb.net.

Agreed. v0.1 stable is in the feisty repos, so there is no reason not to now.


Attaching integration script for catfish:

chmod +x integrate-catfish.sh ; ./integrate-catfish.sh

to run it

[ptipton]

When I run the integrate-catfish script I get the following message:
Cannot found uca.xml, please configure UCA, in Thunar. [Click Edit, Configure custom actions..., OK] or create it manually!
relative newbie and dont understand what to do here.
Running Feisty Xubuntu
Thanks

[ugm6hr]

This is brilliant. Thunar should come with a search function like this as a default in Xubuntu!

EDIT:
Catfish: newer .deb version (0.3a currently) available from http://www.getdeb.net/search.php?keywords=catfish
This just needs double-click to install...

No need for integrate script either - easy enough to add manually with command (as Custom Action):
usr/bin/catfish --fileman=thunar --path=%f --hidden --method=find
Appear if: Directories / File pattern: *

[joyride76]

Really Thanks you!

From Italy....

Stefano

[santiagoward2000]

Hi! Thank you for this!
Is there any way to get v.0.3 for Gusty? The link only has versions for Feisty. Do they work on Gusty?

[Bwangster12]

I am not too familar with Xubuntu...

But I have the script on my desktop, Catfish installed... and when I enter the command into the Terminal, I get the following:

Checking for /home/USERNAME/.config/Thunar/uca.xml.....
Integrating Catfish into Thunar.....

Then I restart the laptop and/or check Thunar and don't notice anything.

[santiagoward2000]

I am not too familar with Xubuntu...

But I have the script on my desktop, Catfish installed... and when I enter the command into the Terminal, I get the following:

Checking for /home/USERNAME/.config/Thunar/uca.xml.....
Integrating Catfish into Thunar.....

Then I restart the laptop and/or check Thunar and don't notice anything.

Hi!
You should get a Search option when you right-click a folder on thunar. Don't you get that?

[Bwangster12]

Oh okay... well that was weird. I guess it just need a computer restart or something. It is working now.

Very cool.