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Quick to open the command prompt/terminal window.
Quick to open the command prompt/terminal window.


== Explanation of symbols ==
* Symbol {{kbd | key=.}} means the current folder on Windows or Unix-like OS.
* Symbol {{kbd | key=..}} means the upper folder above the current folder on Windows or Unix-like OS.
* Symbol {{kbd | key=~}} means the home folder of the user on Cygwin or Unix-like OS<ref>[https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/34196/why-was-chosen-to-represent-the-home-directory history - Why was '~' chosen to represent the home directory? - Unix & Linux Stack Exchange]</ref>.


== OS: {{Win}} ==
== Command Prompt/Terminal ⇋ File Explorer (OS: {{Win}}) ==
=== Open a Command Prompt/Terminal from the current File Explorer directory ===
=== Open a Command Prompt/Terminal from the current File Explorer directory ===
* {{Gd}} (1) Press Keyin {{kbd | key=alt}} + {{kbd | key=d}} to switch to the path bar of file explorer. (2) Enter {{kbd | key = cmd}} in the PATH bar and press {{kbd | key = ENTER}} key to open the console window. Tested on Windows 7, 8, 10.<ref>[http://lifehacker.com/5989434/quickly-open-a-command-prompt-from-the-windows-explorer-address-bar Quickly Open a Command Prompt from the Windows Explorer Address Bar].</ref><ref>[http://isvincent.pixnet.net/blog/post/38873133-windows-7%EF%BC%9A%E5%9C%A8%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4%E6%8F%90%E7%A4%BA%E5%AD%97%E5%85%83%E8%A6%96%E7%AA%97%E4%B8%AD%E5%BF%AB%E9%80%9F%E5%88%87%E6%8F%9B%E8%B7%AF%E5%BE%91 Windows 7:在命令提示字元視窗中快速切換路徑 @ 學不完.教不停.用不盡 :: 痞客邦 PIXNET ::]</ref>
Open a Command Prompt/Terminal from the current File Explorer directory
* {{Gd}} (1) Press {{kbd | key=alt}} + {{kbd | key=d}} to switch to the path bar of file explorer. (2) Enter {{kbd | key = cmd}} in the PATH bar and press {{kbd | key = ENTER}} key to open the console window. Tested on Windows 7, 8, 10.<ref>[http://lifehacker.com/5989434/quickly-open-a-command-prompt-from-the-windows-explorer-address-bar Quickly Open a Command Prompt from the Windows Explorer Address Bar].</ref><ref>[http://isvincent.pixnet.net/blog/post/38873133-windows-7%EF%BC%9A%E5%9C%A8%E5%91%BD%E4%BB%A4%E6%8F%90%E7%A4%BA%E5%AD%97%E5%85%83%E8%A6%96%E7%AA%97%E4%B8%AD%E5%BF%AB%E9%80%9F%E5%88%87%E6%8F%9B%E8%B7%AF%E5%BE%91 Windows 7:在命令提示字元視窗中快速切換路徑 @ 學不完.教不停.用不盡 :: 痞客邦 PIXNET ::]</ref>


* cmdhere powertoy for windows xp
* cmdhere powertoy for windows xp


* create the cmd.exe shortcut ( c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe ) and set the start location manually
* create the cmd.exe shortcut ( c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe ) and set the start location manually
Open a Command Prompt/Terminal from the Total Commander directory
* If you using the [[Total Commander]], enter {{kbd | key = cmd}} in the bottom PATH bar and press {{kbd | key = ENTER}} key to open the console window.
Open a Windows PowerShell from ...
* (left blank intentionally)


=== Open a File Explorer from the current Command Prompt/Terminal directory ===
=== Open a File Explorer from the current Command Prompt/Terminal directory ===
* Keyin {{kbd | key=explorer . }} on the command prompt<ref>[https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/15781/open-a-file-browser-from-your-current-command-promptterminal-directory/ Open a File Browser From Your Current Command Prompt/Terminal Directory]</ref>
* Keyin {{kbd | key=explorer . }} on the command prompt, it will open the current folder in the file explorer <ref>[https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/15781/open-a-file-browser-from-your-current-command-promptterminal-directory/ Open a File Browser From Your Current Command Prompt/Terminal Directory]</ref>
* Keyin {{kbd | key=explorer .. }} on the command prompt, it will open the upper folder in the file explorer
* Keyin {{kbd | key=explorer .. }} on the command prompt, it will open the upper folder in the file explorer


== OS: {{Mac}} ==
== Cygwin window ⇋ File Explorer (OS: {{Win}}) ==
=== Open a Cygwin window from the current File Explorer directory ===
Steps for [https://www.cygwin.com/ Cygwin]
# Go to your "Send To" folder: {{kbd | key=<nowiki>C:\Users\<your_user_name>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo</nowiki>}} (howto: [https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/customize-the-windows-vista-send-to-menu/ Customize the Send To Menu in Windows 10, 8, 7, or Vista])
# Create a shortcut having this in the Target field: {{kbd | key=<nowiki>C:\cygwin64\bin\mintty.exe -i /Cygwin-Terminal.ico  C:\cygwin64\bin\bash.exe  -l -c "cd \"$0\" ; exec bash"</nowiki>}}<ref>[https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9637601/open-cygwin-at-a-specific-folder windows - Open Cygwin at a specific folder - Stack Overflow]</ref> {{exclaim}} Known issue: If the folder name contains Chinese characters will met problem!
 
=== Open a File Explorer from the current Cygwin directory ===
* Keyin {{kbd | key=<nowiki>explorer "$(cygpath -w .)"</nowiki>}} on the Cygwin command, it will open the current folder in the file explorer<ref>[https://cygwin.com/cygwin-ug-net/cygpath.html cygpath]</ref>
* Keyin {{kbd | key=<nowiki>explorer "$(cygpath -w ~)"</nowiki>}} on the Cygwin command, it will open the Cygwin user home folder e.g. {{kbd | key=<nowiki>C:\cygwin64\home\User</nowiki>}} in the file explorer <ref>[https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9637601/open-cygwin-at-a-specific-folder windows - Open Cygwin at a specific folder - Stack Overflow]</ref>
 
== Terminal window ⇋ Finder (OS: {{Mac}}) ==
=== Open a Command Terminal from the current Finder directory ===
=== Open a Command Terminal from the current Finder directory ===
* {{Gd}} [http://zipzapmac.com/Go2Shell Go2Shell - ZipZapMac] ([https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/go2shell/id445770608?l=zh&mt=12 Go2Shell:在 Mac App Store 上的 App])
* {{Gd}} [https://blog.gtwang.org/mac-os-x/open-terminal-here-in-mac-os-finder/ Mac OS 在 Finder 的目前目錄中開啟終端機 - G. T. Wang]
* [https://gist.github.com/dragon788/34e9a9945b70dfcc49c6b9f5a202e43c Applescript to launch iTerm2 Version 3+ from OS X Finder via keyboard shortcut or Toolbar]
* [http://zipzapmac.com/Go2Shell Go2Shell - ZipZapMac] ([https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/go2shell/id445770608?l=zh&mt=12 Go2Shell:在 Mac App Store 上的 App])
* [https://github.com/jbtule/cdto GitHub - jbtule/cdto: Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in the Terminal (or iTerm, X11)]
* [https://github.com/jbtule/cdto GitHub - jbtule/cdto: Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in the Terminal (or iTerm, X11)]
* [https://blog.gtwang.org/mac-os-x/open-terminal-here-in-mac-os-finder/ Mac OS 在 Finder 的目前目錄中開啟終端機 - G. T. Wang]


=== Open a Finder from the current Command Terminal directory ===
=== Open a Finder from the current Command Terminal directory ===
* Keyin {{kbd | key=open . }} on the terminal prompt, it will open the current folder in the finder
* Keyin {{kbd | key=open . }} on the terminal prompt, it will open the current folder in the finder
* Keyin {{kbd | key=open .. }} on the terminal prompt, it will open the upper folder in the finder
* Keyin {{kbd | key=open .. }} on the terminal prompt, it will open the upper folder in the finder
== Copy current path to clipboard ==
Using tools
* [[Total Commander]]
* sublime text 3: [https://superuser.com/questions/636057/how-to-set-shortcut-for-copy-file-path-in-sublime-text-3 How to set shortcut for `Copy file path` in sublime text 3 - Super User]
* [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/zh/ Notepad++] --> Open the file --> Right mouse click on the label --> Copy the path
* [https://www.emeditor.com/ EmEditor (Text Editor)] --> Open the file --> Right mouse click on the label --> Copy the path


== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
* [http://www.petri.co.il/add_command_prompt_here_shortcut_to_windows_explorer.htm Add Command Prompt Here Shortcut to Windows Explorer]
* [http://www.petri.co.il/add_command_prompt_here_shortcut_to_windows_explorer.htm Add Command Prompt Here Shortcut to Windows Explorer]
* [[Cygwin convert windows path to linux path]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Windows]] [[Category:Mac]] [[Category:Software]] [[Category:Programming]]
[[Category:Windows]] [[Category:Mac]] [[Category:Software]] [[Category:Programming]] [[Category:Cygwin]]

Latest revision as of 17:37, 23 May 2018

Quick to open the command prompt/terminal window.

Explanation of symbols[edit]

  • Symbol . means the current folder on Windows or Unix-like OS.
  • Symbol .. means the upper folder above the current folder on Windows or Unix-like OS.
  • Symbol ~ means the home folder of the user on Cygwin or Unix-like OS[1].

Command Prompt/Terminal ⇋ File Explorer (OS: Win Os windows.png )[edit]

Open a Command Prompt/Terminal from the current File Explorer directory[edit]

Open a Command Prompt/Terminal from the current File Explorer directory

  • Good.gif (1) Press alt + d to switch to the path bar of file explorer. (2) Enter cmd in the PATH bar and press ENTER key to open the console window. Tested on Windows 7, 8, 10.[2][3]
  • cmdhere powertoy for windows xp
  • create the cmd.exe shortcut ( c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe ) and set the start location manually

Open a Command Prompt/Terminal from the Total Commander directory

  • If you using the Total Commander, enter cmd in the bottom PATH bar and press ENTER key to open the console window.

Open a Windows PowerShell from ...

  • (left blank intentionally)

Open a File Explorer from the current Command Prompt/Terminal directory[edit]

  • Keyin explorer . on the command prompt, it will open the current folder in the file explorer [4]
  • Keyin explorer .. on the command prompt, it will open the upper folder in the file explorer

Cygwin window ⇋ File Explorer (OS: Win Os windows.png )[edit]

Open a Cygwin window from the current File Explorer directory[edit]

Steps for Cygwin

  1. Go to your "Send To" folder: C:\Users\<your_user_name>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo (howto: Customize the Send To Menu in Windows 10, 8, 7, or Vista)
  2. Create a shortcut having this in the Target field: C:\cygwin64\bin\mintty.exe -i /Cygwin-Terminal.ico C:\cygwin64\bin\bash.exe -l -c "cd \"$0\" ; exec bash"[5] Icon_exclaim.gif Known issue: If the folder name contains Chinese characters will met problem!

Open a File Explorer from the current Cygwin directory[edit]

  • Keyin explorer "$(cygpath -w .)" on the Cygwin command, it will open the current folder in the file explorer[6]
  • Keyin explorer "$(cygpath -w ~)" on the Cygwin command, it will open the Cygwin user home folder e.g. C:\cygwin64\home\User in the file explorer [7]

Terminal window ⇋ Finder (OS: Mac icon_os_mac.png )[edit]

Open a Command Terminal from the current Finder directory[edit]

Open a Finder from the current Command Terminal directory[edit]

  • Keyin open . on the terminal prompt, it will open the current folder in the finder
  • Keyin open .. on the terminal prompt, it will open the upper folder in the finder

Copy current path to clipboard[edit]

Using tools

Further reading[edit]

References[edit]