Option to filter out folders in file view

[dodmi]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. I'm a bit unhappy with the current "folder content view". There's no possibility to filter out the folders, to get directly to the file I'm looking for. See my screenshot: I'd like to open a log file from the Windows folder, but since there are plenty of sub folders in C:\Windows and the filter affects only files (which is good and should be kept this way), I need to scroll down to the end.

Describe the solution you'd like Equally to the option "Use full tree" add another option "Hide folders in content view". Checking this box would lead to just showing files in the lower view, where the complete folder content is shown now. Unchecking (default) would keep the current behavior.

Describe alternatives you've considered None, Explorer plugin is pretty useful, as it is - it could just be a little bit better in some scenarios.

Additional context I read the discussion here: https://github.com/funap/npp-explorer-plugin/issues/65 I understand, that it may be also valuable to see the complete folder contents, e.g. sub folders and files. From a developer's view, it's probably preferred. As an admin, looking for one special file or file type, it has its difficulties.

So provide an additional option to filter out folders, but keep the current content of files and folders the default would be fine.

[pseudoenigma]

Throwing a comment in to express support for this. I don't want the full tree, I simply want the current folder.

~~This previously posted image is apt: https://github.com/funap/npp-explorer-plugin/issues/64#issuecomment-1694337307~~ ~~To be more precise, the "Use full tree" setting does not address this request. It's close, but no cigar. It's kinda the inverse of what we would like. The currently implemented option expands the top panel, but I would prefer the bottom one.~~

This is a very helpful plug-in and I'm glad to see someone is still maintaining it.

edit: After reading the thread again I think I misunderstood OP. Feel free to ignore this post. I still support OP's idea but I don't want to hijack the issue for my specific problem. My apologies.

[MadokaAyukawa]

I also support this suggestion. When I first used NPP, I was excited about the Explorer plugin as I edit a lot of files, mainly over the network. I was quite disappointed when the original plugin could not access those files. Several years later, I stumbled upon your fork and have been happily using it. The suggestion would make it even more useful as I have files on several networked drives.

Thank you for your hard work.