Findview is a bash script that can locate files in a folder and save the search results. It is a user-friendly software for locating files quickly and easily.
- Supports all the same search criteria as the find command
- Can update previous searches without needing to remember the criteria used
- Uses symlinks for results, so minimal disk space is used
If you're unsure how to use findview, simply run the following command for help:
./findview.sh -h
When using findview, make sure to place options before the double dash (--) and find criteria after. Here are some examples:
To find all .pl files in your home directory and place the results in "/tmp/view1":
./findview.sh /tmp/view1 -- ~/ -name "*.pl"
As you can see, any options after the double-dash "--" are standard find command options.
To update the results of a previous search using the criteria found in ".findview_search":
cd /tmp/view1
./findview.sh -u
Recent updates to this software include support for filenames with spaces and the ability to make relative find paths absolute.
Overall, if you're looking for a simple but powerful way to save search results in a directory, findview is a great choice.
Version 1.2: N/A