How to start in a given directory

[hyperknot]

I am trying to integrate cmder into TotalCommander.

I have been using cmd.exe and msysgit integration in with custom keys (F8, F9) to start them in the current directories from Total Commander.

I would like to do it with cmder, but every time it starts in the user's homedir. Is there any way to make cmder start in a given dir?

[ghost]

In the init.bat before

:: Set home path

add

@cd /d "C:/YOUR_PREFERRED_FOLDER/"

[hyperknot]

But how do I connect it to either:
a. an external argument for "cmder.bat", like "cmder.bat "C:\my folder""?
b. the current working directory %CD%?

Supporting the current working directory would be good for use cases
when you put cmder in your path, and then you could just start-up cmder
from any cmd / PS / bash you happen to be in.

One idea I have in mind is to add a new variable "setdir" to cmder.bat,
which would be set to %1 if present and %CD% if not.

Later this should somehow be linked to init.bat to actually change the
folder, or maybe conemu.exe supports a param? How is Ctrl + T's "startup
directory for the new processs" is implemented?

On 19/12/2013 12:48, Sean Downey wrote:

In the init.bat before

:: Set home path

add

@cd https://github.com/cd /d "C:/YOUR_PREFERRED_FOLDER/"

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[austinwagner]

If you're using the latest version, you will have Cmder.exe instead of Cmder.bat. You can pass a path as an argument to start in that directory.

[bdukes]

Using the v1.1.2 release, I wasn't able to get cmder.exe to do anything with a path as an argument (I tried prepending with /start, which showed up when trying to pass /?, but that didn't help)

[austinwagner]

@bdukes I've tested on Win 8.1 x64 (not elevated) and Win 7 x64 (elevated) and it starts at the path that I provide. Can you verify that the line @if defined CMDER_START cd /d "%CMDER_START%" is at the end of cmder/vendor/init.bat? If it is, could you also add @echo %CMDER_START% to the end of that script and see what it outputs when you start Cmder?

[bdukes]

I've changed the configuration to start powershell instead of cmd by default, so it's not running init.bat. I guess I'll need to wait until init.ps1 gets integrated. Thanks.

[austinwagner]

That would explain it. I forgot about powershell since I don't ever use it.

[hyperknot]

OK, this works, although it might still be a good idea to start by default in %CD%, as in Windows I found that the user's default folder is simply not as important as in *nix based systems. Calling cmder from any folder might make sense.

But it definitely works with the first argument.

[austinwagner]

Actually it probably makes the most sense to just statically link against the CRT. However, the 2013 DLLs do not have to be installed because they are included in the release.

[hyperknot]

Sorry for first writing the dll issue it here, I've updated and moved that to a separate issue here:
#93

[kkorus]

to add:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Console]
@="Cmder"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Console\command]
@=""D:\Apps\cmder\Cmder.exe" /START "%V""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Console]
@="Cmder"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Console\command]
@=""D:\Apps\cmder\Cmder.exe" /START "%V""

to remove:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Console]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Console]

[JamoCA]

So what command line options need to be added in order to launch cmder.exe and have it start in a specified path? I'm using Total Commander too & added a link to the menu bar. I want to open cmder in the currently selected directory and haven't had any success passing different "command" or "parameter" options. Thanks.

I tried this at a DOS prompt and it launches, but doesn't default to the "c:" directory:

c:/utils/cmder/cmder.exe /start "c:\"

[Sergej-Popov]

@JamoCA that command works for me, but only if cmder not already running. If instance of cmder is running it will refuse to open new tab in that location. This is annoying as ConEmu doesn't have that problem!

[JamoCA]

ok, I guess that makes sense, but it feels more like a limitation. I'm trying to keep cmder running in the tray. It'd be beneficial if there were a parameter to launch a specified path in a new cmder tab; kinda like clicking a URL opens a new tab in an already-running default browser.

[kkorus]

@JamoCA Hi, did you figure out how to open new folder as new tab? :)

[JamoCA]

Strange. I removed the quotes from a simple path with no spaces (c:) and it works, but "c:" does not.

If I pass a path that has spaces in the directory name (c:\program files), it won't work unless I specifically add quotes ("c:\program files").

Is this a bug? Paths should always work with quotes regardless of whether they have spaces or not, right? Or do I path names need to be parsed to determine if there are spaces and then manually add quotes?

If I untoggle "Settings | Appearance | Single Instance Mode", individual cmder windows will open to the correct directories. If I enable "single instance mode", any new "/start" commands fail... a new cmder tab w/the specified start directory is not opened.

If cmder is running in the tray with no tab open, using DOS to specify new start directory doesn't do anything... unless "single instance" is disabled.

QUESTION: Is it possible to execute cmder.exe with a unique start path and have it open up in a single instance with a new tab?

[kuncevic]

Trying to open a directory in new tab cmder /single "path_to_my_dir" not working. Only got new tab opened. Tried also with just simple paths:
cmder /single /start "c:"
cmder /single /dir "c:"
cmder /single "c:"
cmder /single "/c" (cygwin path)
Also tried same without quotes - doesn't matter - just got thing always opening in the same path as previous tab.
With backslash in the end cmder /single "c:\" getting new line started with greater sign

[jankatins]

Please try on of the latest dev builds (in appveyor -> artifacts)

[remcoros]

I just downloaded the latest appveyor build (mini). Completely removed 1.2.9 and started with a fresh install.

I changed to 'single instance mode' in settings (and that's the ONLY setting I change).

Still not working properly for me :(

I tried:

Start the first instance using a shortcut on my taskbar (this opens in C:\Users\Remco).

Then (from Win-R):

• cmder.exe "C:"
  Gives focus to cmder, but nothing happens
• cmder.exe /start "C:"
  Gives focus to cmder, but nothing happens
• cmder.exe /single "C:"
  Gives focus to cmder, Opens a new tab, but doesn't change to "C:" (it stays in C:\Users\Remco)

[kuncevic]

@remcoros I figure out that in my case actually I had setting under Settings/Startup/Tasks/{Taskname}: d:%USERPROFILE% that tells cmder to open my %USERPROFILE% directory on start by default. By removing that all working fine

[jakubsuchybio]

Thanks! Worked for me. When removed the %USERPROFILE% from Tasks in Settings of cmder. Then everytime I start cmder from Total Commander I am at current dir, which I started it from.

[yiwiz-sai]

this is my solution.
open init.bat, and delete this section
"
@if defined CMDER_START (
@cd /d "%CMDER_START%"
) else (
@if "%CD%" == "%CMDER_ROOT%" (
@cd /d "%HOME%"
)
)
"

then set single instance for cmder, finally, add register item:
C:\yourpath\cmder.exe /single "%V"

[eromoe]

thanks @kuncevic
All bad is %USERPROFILE% in task , remove that make me open cmder in current directory.

[ravindrapalli33]

Another Method USING GUI

1. RUN cmder
   
2. Right click on the tab bar and go to settings
3. Select Tasks under Start UP
4. On the right side -> select Predefined Tasks(anyone) -> In my case I'm using cmd: Cmder
5. After selecting click on Startup dir... at the bottom of the window.
6. Browse the directory and click OK
7. Save settings
8. Now open new console or close and open cmder.

[saeed3e]

Addition on @ravindrapalli33 comment:

And also make sure put/write file path after default cmder settings, as shown in attached image.

[Artaches]

Checkout my answer here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/31933766/start-up-cmder-conemu-console-in-a-specific-folder/43836978#43836978

Basically, create a shortcut for ConEmu and change the "Start in:" attribute in the shortcut's properties.

[wujohns]

@saeed3e can‘t help anymore，It not work

[syon]

Here is my settings. This is for "Cmder Here", not for a fixed path.

Using %CMDER_START% instead of %USERPROFILE%.

• *cmd /k "%ConEmuDir%\..\init.bat" -new_console:d:%USERPROFILE%
  ↓
• *cmd /k "%ConEmuDir%\..\init.bat" -new_console:d:%CMDER_START%

In case of opening Cmder.exe from shortcuts, you can set the path in arg its property.

Now it works for me, I hope this will help.

[froston]

This worked for me ...
in /cmder/vendor/init.bat change

pushd "%USERPROFILE%" to pushd "%CD%"

[johnkors]

Thanks, @froston . Worked for me as well.

Edit: I'm using init.bat directly thru Visual Studio Code to launch cmder as an integrated terminal.

[Frankstar]

@froston THANK YOU! After changing that i can use the -new_console:d:C:\path\to\dir
in combination with the init script for Tasks!

Working Example: cmd /k "%ConEmuDir%\..\init.bat" -new_console:d:C:\choco-packages

Pls fix this Upstream

[taekout]

-1. Go to setting. (Right click on title bar of the window) --> Click Settings.

-2. Then in the setting window, on left panel, click [Startup>Environment] then add string in text box on the right.
set CMDER_START=C:\YOUR_PREFERRED_PATH
(See image below)

In my case, I use "set CMDER_START=%USERPROFILE%\cmder_script_folder

[BXMurphy]

Thank you, @taekout! I followed your instructions as you circled in your image. That worked perfectly. Thanks for taking the time to post screenshots, too!

[timlorepublic]

I tried all things here but unsuccessful.
In the end I used /START option to be added inside the shortcut and it was working.

[arfmach]

The /start command-line option doesn't work for paths with spaces. I've tried to enclose the path in single-quotes and double-quotes, but neither worked.
Obs. I want to use it as "Cmder here" shortcut, so I can't escape spaces with backslash or caret.

[mhamri]

go to vendors\init.bat and add this line at top of the file after the @echo off

set CMDER_START=%cd%

[daxgames]

@mhamri Why? Current cmder will open in the current dir or a command line specified dir IF your tasks are not using legacy config from older versions. You should never edit init.bat

[daxgames]

@arfmach what you say does not work works fine for me with current cmder versions IF your tasks are not using legacy config from older versions.

[sinancetinkaya]

to add:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Console]
@="Cmder"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Console\command]
@=""D:\Apps\cmder\Cmder.exe" /START "%V""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Console]
@="Cmder"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Console\command]
@=""D:\Apps\cmder\Cmder.exe" /START "%V""

to remove:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Console]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Console]

I had to add backslashes to get it to work

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Console]
@="Cmder"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Console\command]
@="\"D:\\depo\\Sistem\\cmder_mini\\Cmder.exe\" /START \"%V\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Console]
@="Cmder"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Console\command]
@="\"D:\\depo\\Sistem\\cmder_mini\\Cmder.exe\" /START \"%V\""

[lagivan]

CMDER_START variable is not available in the latest version. Has anyone succeeded with setting it up with the latest version to run cmder in the current folder, not the fixed one?

[daxgames]

Current Cmder will now open in the current folder or whatever folder you specify on the command line unless the task used to launch the session in Conemu specifies a folder to open in. If cmder c:\windows does not open Cmder in the specified folder then check your task.