Topic: I want to insert file number "n of N"

Q:  I have several files and i want help the user to choose them in the right sequence. Can I do this with Siren?

         I have this three file and the user should execute them as
         Prepare.cmd first,   then Setup.exe   and at last Finish.vbs

        But if i ship this files the are sorted in Explorer like
        Finish.vbs
        Prepare.cmd
        Setup.exe
       
        Can i sort them in some way to aid the user?



A: Surly you can.

        Use Ctr+B to choose your directory. Single click on it and choose OK
        You can use the filter combo box  to see only files you want to.  (like here   *.cmd;*.exe;*.vbs)

       Select the files in that order YOU want :
        First        Prepare.cmd
        Second   Setup.exe
        Third      Finish.vbs




Use the EXPRESSION:  Step %n of %ns %f

RESULT:
  Step 001 of 003 Prepare.cmd
  Step 002 of 003 Setup.exe
  Step 003 of 003 Finish.vbs



EXPLANATION:
   %n   : the selection number  (there is more, please read the help)
  %ns  : the number of selected files
   %f   : the file name without the path but with extension



What?
You expected something like
  Step 1 of 3 Prepare.cmd
  Step 2 of 3 Setup.exe
  Step 3 of 3 Finish.vbs

OK! big_smile
  Just go to the options (File menu > Options)
  and there in the "Numbers" section.
  Just decrease the "Size"-digit in the "Selection number" section from '3' to '1'.






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