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Filter excel files...only files with connection (Linked to power query)

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:17 am
by gazmoz17
Hi,

Is the above possible? I use Search everything with autohotkey, as I find it easier using with autohotkey shortcuts than filter/bookmark shortcuts in program itself.

So shift x (for eXcel etc, shift w for word docs) will send the below:
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Now most of the time my workbooks with connections (power query) will be macro enabled xlsm files (as habitually I'll use macros with power query). Yet not always the case....is there any identifier to only show excel workbooks with connections. So can filter.

Currently my work around is a naming convention, just a "Q" for query at end of each filename with a connection 🤪...even more sophistcated work around would be welcome.

Many Thanks
Gareth

Re: Filter excel files...only files with connection (Linked to power query)

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:20 am
by void
Currently, no, sorry.

Re: Filter excel files...only files with connection (Linked to power query)

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:53 am
by gazmoz17
No prob thanks for reply.

Only just discovered the below when saving files 🤦‍♂️.
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If I save via category and put a Q marker,...whats the syntax for searching via category?....so I can bookmark.

Thanks

Re: Filter excel files...only files with connection (Linked to power query)

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:16 pm
by gazmoz17
Is there any other 3rd party that can detect an excel connection and filter based on this?

Would keep Search Everything as my default and use alternative if avail just for excel files.

Thanks

Re: Filter excel files...only files with connection (Linked to power query)

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 12:41 am
by void
It's possible.

Please try the following:

Search for an xlsx file with connection (Linked to power query)

For example:

"decant Record .xlsx"

Right click the result list column header and click Add columns....
On the left, click Windows Property System
Right click the property list column header and check Preview.
Examine each available property and value.

Third party property handlers can be installed.

Re: Filter excel files...only files with connection (Linked to power query)

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:18 am
by gazmoz17
Hi, thanks for the reply. Wow didnt realise how many options there were.

I think I've looked in correct area but nothing is jumping out at me to show its an excel with connection/query?
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If can't be done then maybe look at vba/autohotkey method of establishing theres a connection/query and autosaving wth a "Q" tag or some other identifier.

Many Thanks

Re: Filter excel files...only files with connection (Linked to power query)

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:15 am
by void
There doesn't appear to be any stock properties that shows the connection/query.

There might be third party property handlers that can show this information?

Re: Filter excel files...only files with connection (Linked to power query)

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:52 am
by gazmoz17
No prob thanks for your time void...just wanted to make sure I wasnt missing anything.

Leant that add column and preview section so wasnt a waste of time.