Ubuntu – How to open a folder in a new pane in Nautilus

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When I rightclick a folder in Nautilus I find these options "Open in New Window" and "Open in New Tab". Is it possible to add an option "Open in New Pane" which would open the selected folder in a new pane as it appears when I press F3?

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What would be the parameters for Nautilus Actions or can I realize this with Nautilus Scripts?

Best Answer

I'm sure there are many ways to do this... but here goes...!

Install nautilus-actions and xdotool

Create a new script in your home folder called newpane and paste:

sleep 0.3
xdotool key ctrl+c 
sleep 0.3
xdotool key F3 
sleep 0.3
xdotool key Tab
sleep 0.3
xdotool key Right
sleep 0.3
xdotool key Return
sleep 0.3
xdotool key Down
sleep 0.3
xdotool key ctrl+l
sleep 0.3
xdotool key ctrl+v
sleep 0.3
xdotool key Return

Give the file execute rights:

chmod +x ~/newpane

Run nautilus-actions-config-tool

Choose edit - preferences and uncheck the options shown:

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Create a new menu option:

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execute your new script - n.b. give it the full path to your script and save it, before closing the application.

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Restart nautilus:

nautilus -q

You'll now have a new option:

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