Question / Idea : Run two copies of everything indexing different areas.

[Janus]

This is an odd idea I had during some really extended file operations.

Is it possible to run two different installs/copies of everything, each with their own index, at the same time.

The reason I ask is because I use the index everything provides a lot.
However, especially during data conversion jobs, I have {LOTS!!!} of temp and intermediary files generated.
In order to keep everything behaving sanely, I block the working dir tree, which means no indexing in it.
While the bulk stuff is happening, I do other things.

The reason everything gets quirky is I keep several million of my own files indexed normally.
What I would like to be able to do, if this is even possible.
Is have my normal copy doing its thing, ignoring the bulk work area.
While a second copy, {Running with a different name}, indexes just the work area.
I can easily make separate copies of explorer++ set to use different IPC names for the two copies to keep the size indexes I integrated.
Perhaps add a command line option to choose.

Probably a crazy thought, but is this feasible?


Janus.

[horst.epp]

Take a look to the Instance feature of Everything.
It does all what you want.

[void]

Please see Multiple instances.

[Janus]

Thank you, I missed that.