How to open a specific folder (imageview) by AutoHotkey

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1

I want to open a specific folder by an AutoHotkey hotkey.
( I don't use directory opus in the background because of the little RAM. so I can't use the wide key made by dopus. )

Opening a folder by dopus, I want to :

  1. get a specific folder
  2. get a thumbnail view.
  3. the newest file at the beginning part

I tried this following script. But it doesn't work.
( I tried /cmd and /acmd )

#-::
run C:\Program Files\Directory Opus\dopus.exe, C:\Users\Sophie\Download /cmd Select DATE=oldest SETFOCUS DESELECTNOMATCH
Winwait ahk_clss dopus.lister
Send ^+h
return

my dopus version : version 12.23 x 64 (pro)
Windows setting : Windows 10 Home Single Language
Autohotkey version : AutoHotkey Unicode 64-bit, 1.1.33.9

How can i fix the issue?
Thanks for any help in advance.

2

I don't know if it's possible to send multiple commands at once but:

  • You should probably use the dopusrt.exe
  • You can combine /cmd and /acmd to achieve what you need

So it would go something like this (adapted from your example):

#-::
run C:\Program Files\Directory Opus\dopusrt.exe, /open C:\Users\Sophie\Download
Winwait ahk_clss dopus.lister
run C:\Program Files\Directory Opus\dopusrt.exe, /acmd Select DATE=oldest SETFOCUS DESELECTNOMATCH
; Note: you may want WinActivate here
Send ^+h ; Note: perhaps use the ControlSend instead to target the specific Opus window
return

Additional notes:

  • Instead of /open [path] (in the first line) you can use /cmd Go [path] instead (not 100% sure of the difference, try it).
  • Your downloads path may be incorrect (it usually ends with "Downloads" not "Download") if you really use that code.
3

Thank you for your help.
But every command in the script doesn't work.
ps. <Send ^+h> is to make thumbnailview.

4

That was just an example out of my head, it required some work from your part too :smiley:

So here is the actual verified working version:

#Warn UseEnv, Off  ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors.
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.

#-:: ; don't forget to set your actual hotkey here
RunWait C:\Program Files\GPSoftware\Directory Opus\dopusrt.exe /open %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
WinWait ahk_class dopus.lister
Send ^+h
Sleep 500 ; Allow half-second for Opus to open the new tab (may need increasing if your system is slower) before the next command.
RunWait C:\Program Files\GPSoftware\Directory Opus\dopusrt.exe /acmd Select DATE=oldest SETFOCUS DESELECTNOMATCH
return
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5

It works.
Thanks a lot for your help. ^^;;