Skip to content

Files

Jump to bottom
Bashar Astifan edited this page Apr 11, 2025 · 1 revision

📁 ImMobile Files Manager

ImMobile includes a powerful built-in File Manager based on a modified version of ImFileDialog by dfranx. It provides a simple, touch-friendly, in-place file management experience.

Below is a guide to help you understand how to use the File Manager effectively.

🔝 Top Bar Overview

The top bar is divided into three main sections:

1. 🔄 Navigation & Path Input

  • Left Arrows: Navigate backward and forward through folder history.
  • Path Input Field: Enter or paste paths manually. Supports environment variables (e.g., %temp%, %systemroot%).
    • ⚠️ On locked UWP systems, you may need to grant file access for full navigation.
  • Up Arrow: Navigate to the parent directory.
  • Three Dots Button: Opens a folder options menu, designed for touch use.
    • Includes options like:
      • Copy path
      • Paste
      • Navigate dialog (Goto)
      • Bookmark
  • Goto Dialog: A popup for easier path navigation, especially for long or complex paths where the inline input may struggle.

2. 🔍 Search & Thumbnails

  • Search Field: Click the search button to start.

    (Avoids performance issues from live search.)

  • Eye Icon: Toggles thumbnail previews for image files.
    • Off by default to reduce performance overhead.
    • When enabled, image previews are displayed.

3. 📄 File Name & Filters

  • File Name Input: Used when selecting or saving files.
  • Filter Dropdown: Choose file types to show (e.g., images, packages).
    • Select "All Files" to show everything, like Windows Explorer.

📂 File & Folder Area

This is where all the content appears.

Interaction Notes:

  • Each file/folder entry has two parts:
    • Icon (Left): Tap to open a context menu with quick actions.
    • Name (Right): Displays the file or folder name.

📱 Designed for touch use – tapping the icon is quicker and more precise than using long press.

Context Menu Features:

  • Files: Options like Copy, Preview (for images), Details, Install (for packages like .appx, .msix, etc.)
  • Folders: Option to Open, Bookmark, etc.
  • Double-Tap Support: Exists but may be less consistent on touch devices.

🌲 Folder Trees

  • Displays a hierarchical view of your folder structure.
  • Includes Quick Access to:
    • Local files
    • Temp folders
    • Bookmarked locations

Offers fast and efficient navigation without loading all folder contents.

⚡ Cache Indicator

  • The File Manager caches results for fast loading and quick search.
  • Cache refreshes on navigation but is persistent otherwise.
  • When changes are made outside the manager (e.g., by another tool), a cache indicator will appear.

📌 Click the indicator to manually refresh the current folder if you don’t see expected updates.

Clone this wiki locally