Add to usercmd.ini :
Stop clicking. Start commanding. Customize your wincmdkey today. Did we miss your favorite exclusive key combination? Share it in the comments below. For more Total Commander mastery, check out our guides on packing plugins and mastering the internal scripting language. total commander wincmdkey exclusive
Example logic: "If I am inside a Git repository, map F4 to open Notepad++ instead of default editor; otherwise, use default editor." That is exclusive logic no other file manager can achieve. You can chain exclusive keys to run DOS commands or PowerShell scripts. Map Ctrl+Shift+G to cm_ExecuteDOS to open a command prompt in the current directory. Add to usercmd
Syntax: KEY+MODIFIER=cm_CommandID Here is an example of a power user’s [Shortcuts] section that creates truly exclusive behaviors: Did we miss your favorite exclusive key combination
These bindings are hardcoded into the wincmd.ini file. However, the real power of "wincmdkey exclusive" comes from the ability to redefine them. Creating Your Own Exclusive Key Set (The wincmd.ini Hack) Out of the box, Total Commander respects your default keyboard layout. But "exclusive" truly shines when you map internal commands that no other program uses. Step 1: Locate your wincmd.ini Navigate to Configuration > Change Settings Files Directly . This opens wincmd.ini in Notepad. Step 2: Understand the [Shortcuts] Section If you have custom shortcuts, they appear under the [Shortcuts] header. If it doesn't exist, create it.