Feature Request: Restore sort option by last opened time

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chuanzhang
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Feature Request: Restore sort option by last opened time

Post by chuanzhang »

## escription

The new version removed the sort option **Sort by last opened time**. Currently the list can only be sorted by run count.

Current behavior: If an item has been launched 100 times, any newly opened file will stay below it, even though I just launched it. Newly accessed items cannot move to the top of the list.

## Expected behavior

Add back the option **Sort by last opened time**:

1. Primary sort key: `lastOpenTime` descending. The most recently launched item appears at the top.
2. Fallback rules: If `lastOpenTime` is identical, sort by creation time descending. Use unique item ID as final tiebreaker to keep stable ordering.
3. Run count: Keep counting and display it on UI, **but run count should NOT affect sorting**.
4. Trigger logic: Every time an item is launched, refresh its `lastOpenTime` to current timestamp, and reorder the list.

## Use case

I often open temporary or rarely-used files/folders. I want recently used items to stay on top for quick re-access, instead of being permanently pushed down by old high-frequency entries.

## Additional note

The database still stores the `lastOpenTime` field. No new data column is required; only a UI sort selector and corresponding sorting logic are needed.
therube
Posts: 5848
Joined: Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm

Re: Feature Request: Restore sort option by last opened time

Post by therube »

The new version removed the sort option **Sort by last opened time**.
Which version & where was this found?
Under,
View | Sort By
?

Would adding the
Date Run
column help?
Or adding
sort:"date run"
to your search?

audio: sort:"date run"

beyondo.exe sort:"date run"
void
Developer
Posts: 20362
Joined: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:31 pm

Re: Feature Request: Restore sort option by last opened time

Post by void »

Sorting by date run is still supported, the option isn't listed under the column header right-click context menu anymore.

To sort by date run:
  • In Everything 1.5, from the View menu, under the Sort by submenu, click Other....
  • Search for:
    run
  • Select Date Run and click OK.


To add Date run to the column header right-click context menu:
  • In Everything 1.5, from the Tools menu, click Options.
  • Click the Advanced tab on the left.
  • To the right of Show settings containing, search for:
    header
  • Select: header_context_menu_add_properties
  • Set the value to: date-run
  • Click OK.


How did you sort by run date in the older version? eg: View -> Sort by or right click an empty area in the result list -> Sort by ?