Search within Fences

Windows 7/10 sees only Desktop independent of fences and their "content"

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The purpose of Fences seems to be largely defeated if it is impossible to find something that resides within a fence on the Windows (7, 10) desktop. Searching keeps resulting in.... it's on your desktop.... which I know, although I may not remember inside which Fence. E-mail support is apparently unavailable for this product, so I trust that the answer will appear here somewhere. Thanks for that.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hello,

A search method for Fences is being considered.  Thank you for your thoughts on the feature.

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

DeskScapes - Bring your desktop background to life.
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

+1 for search within fences.  Would be AWESOME.   

I use google Drive File Stream, which doesn't allow indexing by windows (WTF!) so contents dont show up in windows start searches.  Being able to search File Stream folders from a desktop portal instead of having to open a folder every time would be very useful.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting hillbilly63_uk, reply 3

I use google Drive File Stream, which doesn't allow indexing by windows (WTF!) so contents dont show up in windows start searches. 
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That would seem to only be true if the actual files are not synced to the local PC.  I could be wrong but....

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

I must admit that I was most unhappy with the search function "being considered", although it is about the most essential part in terms of usability.

Users as well as reviewers have been asking for this as early as 2009!

 

Why the HOAX?

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting sdRohan, reply 4

That would seem to only be true if the actual files are not synced to the local PC.  I could be wrong but....
End of sdRohan's quote

Hi Sean, thanks for reply.   Unfortunately it really is the case for File Stream, even for files set as available offline.  A lot of discussion about it on google forums etc.  I was surprised at first too.

Any timeline on implementation of search for Frames?