Feature Request: Merge on open


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Robert
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Hello 

On an typical "rolling" log configuration you got a bunch of logfiles. But I want a single merged file view.

Now: Click 'Open files' -> multiselect log files (sometimes 10 or more) -> action: merge log files -> after merging: select every single original file in the workspace and delete it. 

How about a "get merged file" option in the open file dialog while mutliselecting files?

Thanks
Robert

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Hello Toby

Thanks for your quick and detailed answer.

First, sorry about the "Merge Into" request. Yes, that is the feature I was looking for, but obviously I have overlooked it. Maybe because it is below the header "parse settings" and parsing is in my mind how to cut a single line. So, sorry, forget this request.

The second, about closing the files: I like your solution with the "close source files". I tried the beta and it works fine. Many thanks. Smile

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Robert
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Thanks for letting me know.

I agree with you about the placement of the merge setting - it's not very intuitive.  I will have a think about it and see if it can be improved.

Thanks,

Toby
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