ROX-Filer's user interface is not what I would call "intuitive". One nice feature is hidden in the Properties dialog.
Suppose you want to temporarily change the symlink target of /bin/sh from the common bash to ash (normally itself a symlink to busybox).
In ROX-Filer select /bin/sh and open the Properties dialog (Ctrl+P).
The "Link target" looks like a label but actually it's an entry field. Just click twice (do not dblclick!), remove the 'b' from 'bash' and then ... no, not the Refresh button...just click somewhere else in the dialog or press Enter. The symlink target changes immediately.
You can close the ROX-Filer window and keep the Properties dialog open for further changes. If you follow the example don't forget to change back to bash
ROX-Filer: Quickly change symlink target
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Your find here was not bad either Thanks.drunkjedi wrote:Good find
A droppable icon that at first glance looks like a mere decoration. Works also with "Rename" and "Link" and is an amazing hidden feature.
I have one more: A drag'n'droppable button. Breaks all user interface design rules and is a GTK standard.
OK, enough for today. I'm derailing my own thread