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[GH-ISSUE #108] [FEATURE] Include Labels Into Copied Drives' Paths #108

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opened 2026-02-25 21:32:39 +03:00 by kerem · 10 comments

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Originally created by @Jack1789 on GitHub (Feb 9, 2020).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/clechasseur/pathcopycopy/issues/108

Originally assigned to: @clechasseur on GitHub.

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

No.

Describe the solution you'd like

Well, recently I'd been dealing with the backup of certain drives and I'm using their labels as names for the destination folders, thus I thought it would be handy to have your program copy the whole name, instead just their "single letter" paths.

For example:

"D:\" > "D:\My Backup Drive 1"
"G:\" > "G:\Backup 2020 - Music"

I know this might be slightly out of scope for what this program does, but I think considering a completely new program which does just that or some scripts related workaround, will be a last resort measure.

Thanks.

Originally created by @Jack1789 on GitHub (Feb 9, 2020). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/clechasseur/pathcopycopy/issues/108 Originally assigned to: @clechasseur on GitHub. **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.** No. **Describe the solution you'd like** Well, recently I'd been dealing with the backup of certain drives and I'm using their labels as names for the destination folders, thus I thought it would be handy to have your program copy the whole name, instead just their "single letter" paths. For example: "**`D:\`**" > "**D:\My Backup Drive 1**" "**`G:\`**" > "**G:\Backup 2020 - Music**" I know this might be slightly out of scope for what this program does, but I think considering a completely new program which does just that or some scripts related workaround, will be a last resort measure. Thanks.

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@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2020):

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So? Do you think the above would be feasible? I would like to hear about your opinion, if possible.

Thanks.

@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2020): @clechasseur So? Do you think the above would be feasible? I would like to hear about your opinion, if possible. Thanks.

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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2020):

I think it's feasible and I think it's in the scope of what the program does. I don't know how to do it yet, however - admittedly, I haven't looked into it. It would probably require the use of a different API to fetch the drive name.

My life has been pretty hectic these days and I've had less time to work on this, but I intend to look into it.

@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2020): I think it's feasible and I think it's in the scope of what the program does. I don't know how to do it yet, however - admittedly, I haven't looked into it. It would probably require the use of a different API to fetch the drive name. My life has been pretty hectic these days and I've had less time to work on this, but I intend to look into it.

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@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2020):

I see, well it's good t know what you think about it and that it is indeed doable. : )

I'm sure may it calmer days come to your life, that feature would be added.

Thanks and good luck. 👍

@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Mar 2, 2020): I see, well it's good t know what you think about it and that it is indeed doable. : ) I'm sure may it calmer days come to your life, that feature would be added. Thanks and good luck. :+1:

kerem commented

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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jul 3, 2020):

This feature has been implemented as an expert-only custom command element. It will be available in the next version.

@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jul 3, 2020): This feature has been implemented as an expert-only custom command element. It will be available in the next version.

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@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2022):

This feature has been implemented as an expert-only custom command element. It will be available in the next version.

Hello, I have tried to use this feature, but it won't work. Would you please tell me the exact command to use?
Thanks.

@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2022): > This feature has been implemented as an expert-only custom command element. It will be available in the next version. Hello, I have tried to use this feature, but it won't work. Would you please tell me the exact command to use? Thanks.

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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jan 1, 2023):

Hello, I have tried to use this feature, but it won't work. Would you please tell me the exact command to use? Thanks.

The custom command element to use is named "Inject Drive Label". It replaces any instance of the string %DRIVELABEL% in the path with the drive's label.

Here's a sample custom command that uses it:

InjectDriveLabel.zip

@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jan 1, 2023): > Hello, I have tried to use this feature, but it won't work. Would you please tell me the exact command to use? Thanks. The custom command element to use is named "Inject Drive Label". It replaces any instance of the string %DRIVELABEL% in the path with the drive's label. Here's a sample custom command that uses it: [InjectDriveLabel.zip](https://github.com/clechasseur/pathcopycopy/files/10328218/InjectDriveLabel.zip)

kerem commented

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@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2023):

Hello, I have tried to use this feature, but it won't work. Would you please tell me the exact command to use? Thanks.

The custom command element to use is named "Inject Drive Label"...

Hello, that one worked great! I was missing the "find / replace" part.

By the way, I leave you a little feature request, you might find useful to implement:

Making the PCC's "settings" window puts "always on top", since it get kind of difficult to locate it each time, when
there are other windows already opened. It doesn't show up on the taskbar, so I have to either go and close each of the remnant windows, one by one, till I spot the PCC's, or rather, I have to use the "show desktop" feature, to close them all at once, and then open at least other window in order the PCC's shows up as well.

Thanks.

@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2023): > > Hello, I have tried to use this feature, but it won't work. Would you please tell me the exact command to use? Thanks. > > The custom command element to use is named "Inject Drive Label"... Hello, that one worked great! I was missing the "find / replace" part. By the way, I leave you a little feature request, you might find useful to implement: Making the PCC's "settings" window puts "always on top", since it get kind of difficult to locate it each time, when there are other windows already opened. It doesn't show up on the taskbar, so I have to either go and close each of the remnant windows, one by one, till I spot the PCC's, or rather, I have to use the "show desktop" feature, to close them all at once, and then open at least other window in order the PCC's shows up as well. Thanks.

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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2023):

Making the PCC's "settings" window puts "always on top", since it get kind of difficult to locate it each time, when
there are other windows already opened. It doesn't show up on the taskbar, so I have to either go and close each of the remnant windows, one by one, till I spot the PCC's, or rather, I have to use the "show desktop" feature, to close them all at once, and then open at least other window in order the PCC's shows up as well.

I think there are two ways to solve this problem:

Make the Settings window "always-on-top"
Have the Settings window show up in the taskbar

Personally, I'd prefer number 2, but maybe that's just me. What do you think?

@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2023): > Making the PCC's "settings" window puts "always on top", since it get kind of difficult to locate it each time, when there are other windows already opened. It doesn't show up on the taskbar, so I have to either go and close each of the remnant windows, one by one, till I spot the PCC's, or rather, I have to use the "show desktop" feature, to close them all at once, and then open at least other window in order the PCC's shows up as well. I think there are two ways to solve this problem: 1. Make the Settings window "always-on-top" 2. Have the Settings window show up in the taskbar Personally, I'd prefer number 2, but maybe that's just me. What do you think?

kerem commented

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@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2023):

In case you want to implement only one, I would say number 2, since a window's title will be easily visible most times.
The "always-on-top" option would still be handy, in case there are already many opened windows in the taskbar, and it might suppose a little more effort to spot the exact one, since their titles will become shorter. But even in that kind of cases, a taskbar window with a well visible icon, should be enough.

@Jack1789 commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2023): In case you want to implement only one, I would say number 2, since a window's title will be easily visible most times. The "always-on-top" option would still be handy, in case there are already many opened windows in the taskbar, and it might suppose a little more effort to spot the exact one, since their titles will become shorter. But even in that kind of cases, a taskbar window with a well visible icon, should be enough.

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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jan 5, 2023):

I'll enter a task for each suggestion.

@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jan 5, 2023): ![why-not-both-why-not](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1435551/210682072-29de4c20-dc6c-42a2-bc9d-bf6a9a42a828.gif) I'll enter a task for each suggestion.

kerem referenced this issue

2026-02-25 21:32:46 +03:00

[GH-ISSUE #162] [FEATURE] Have Settings window displayed in the task bar #159

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2026-02-25 21:32:46 +03:00

[GH-ISSUE #163] [FEATURE] Allow Settings window to be "always-on-top" #160