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Managing File Classification Plugins

By default, DiskSorter classifies and categorizes files using the 'Default File Classification Plug-in', which is capable of recognizing more than 3,000 of the standard file types and formats and allows one to organize them into a logical file hierarchy. In addition, a number of advanced file classification plug-ins are available for registered users of DiskSorter Ultimate and DiskSorter Server.

DiskSorter Edit File Classification Plug-in

Finally, DiskSorter Ultimate provides the ability to add user-custom file classification plugins and customize the built-in file classification plug-ins allowing one to classify and categorize files according to the user-specific needs and requirements. In order to add a custom file classification plug-in, select the menu 'Tools - Manage Plugins', press the 'Add' button, specify a unique file classification plug-in name and then use the file classification plug-in designer dialog to create your custom file categories and file classes.

DiskSorter File Classification Plug-in Designer

Another option is to customize a built-in file classification plug-in by adding support for one or more additional file type or file categories. In order to customize a built-in file classification plug-in, select the menu 'Tools - Manage Plugins', select the required file classification plug-in item, click the right mouse button and select the 'Copy Plug-in' menu, specify a new plug-in name and then double click on the newly copied plug-in item to open the plug-in copy in the file classification plug-ins designer dialog.

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DiskSorter v17.0 adds the file classification reports sidebar view allowing one to open previously saved file classification reports directly from the DiskSorter GUI application. In addition, the new product version improves the layout of the DiskSorter client GUI application, improves the file classification log view and fixes a number of bugs.

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