[Ext]Show Parent Folder

[bugblatter]

cma6, this extension is not for the sidebar, but for the main Library window. The extension closer to what you want is "Go Parent Folder", also by alice.

[MrGumby]

This Add-on did not work for me. When I opened my bookmarks sidebar, did a search for a bookmark, then rightclicked the bookmark, it did not show parent folder.

Look at the image at the start of this topic! 'Show parent folder' works with the library (organise bookmarks), not the bookmarks sidebar.

You need 'Go parent folder' for the sidebar.

It would be great if Alice could combine the two extensions, one day, but right now you need to install them separately.

[cma6]

Yes, you are right.
When I tried Show parent, there was no option on my context menu. However, Go Parent does have a context menu option which works: it takes you to the Parent bookmark folder. So it's a rather clumsy way of finding the location of the bookmark but it does work.

[MrGumby]

Yes, you are right.
When I tried Show parent, there was no option on my context menu. However, Go Parent does have a context menu option which works: it takes you to the Parent bookmark folder. So it's a rather clumsy way of finding the location of the bookmark but it does work.

So use the library to review your bookmarks. 'Show parent folder' adds a column that enables you to see at a glance the parent folder - very useful after a search.

[samoyed]

Can not install on FF3.

I get the following when I try to install Show Parent. "Firefox could not install the file at

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo ... 1.3-fx.xpi

because: Invalid file hash (possible download corruption)
-261"

I get a similar message when I try to install Go parent as well

[Alice0775]

Can not install on FF3.

I get the following when I try to install Show Parent. "Firefox could not install the file at

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo ... 1.3-fx.xpi

because: Invalid file hash (possible download corruption)
-261"

I get a similar message when I try to install Go parent as well

go to Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> tick 'Accept third party cookies'.

[robertmarley]

Anyway, I make an effort to consider your request.

Thanks, would be such a cool feature !

Can not install on FF3.
I get the following when I try to install Show Parent. "Firefox could not install the file at
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo ... 1.3-fx.xpi
because: Invalid file hash (possible download corruption)
-261"

I get a similar message when I try to install Go parent as well

go to Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> tick 'Accept third party cookies'.

Hehe I had the same problem and it took me a (big) while to figure that out.

[dmcritchie]

"Show Parent Folder" some additional documentation
To display the column in Organize bookmarks once the extension is installed. Within Library (Organize Bookmarks), Views (menu), Show Columns, select Parent Column.

One can drag the columns in the table to reposition the order, and can resize the column by dragging the side of the column, and description I keep very narrow, you can mouse over to see the tooltip full description of anything item that is not completely shown.
My order for now is: Name, Keyword, Location, Parent Folder, Description

The addon has an option to show the complete location hierarchy to turn it on use Tools, Add-ons, select "Show Parent Folder", click on the option. With the option on the tool tip for parent folder will show the full hierarchy.

[notonymous]

The addon has an option to show the complete location hierarchy to turn it on use Tools, Add-ons, select "Show Parent Folder", click on the option. With the option on the tool tip for parent folder will show the full hierarchy.

Not just the tooltip, the contents of the "Parent Folder" column shows the complete hierarchy. You will only see a tooltip if the contents of the column are truncated.

[Borneq]

Very useful extension. This is exactly that I want, but is one fault - when I have folder in folder in folder .. column "Parent Folder" don't show full path but only last Folder

[Alan Baxter]

when I have folder in folder in folder .. column "Parent Folder" don't show full path but only last Folder

Check the Show folder hierarchy setting in Tools > Add-ons > Extensions > Show Parent Folder > Options. I think that will give you the display you want.

[mjs9199]

awesome add-on. +1 for merging this with the "Go to Parent Folder".

One other suggestion: with the show folder heirarchy turned on, could we get an option to display the path as:

Bookmarks Menu\folder\subfolder\... (like Windows)

so basically option to replace the space & / with a \

[Alan Baxter]

Hi, Alice. Just to let you know, Show Parent Folder doesn't seem to work well on a Mac. It's possible the user misinterpreted the results. I don't know. Since I can't verify the problem, I'm mentioning it only here. I'm not mentioning this on AMO because I don't want to discourage any other Mac users from trying it out.
viewtopic.php?p=4724375#p4724375

[livelife]

Works great on my Mac! Thank you! This and Go Parent Folder are lifesavers!!

[her34]

please add option box to have hierarchy column displayed from end

currently displayed from beginning:
Bookmarks Menu\folder\sub...

if displayed from end:
...rks Menu\folder\subfolder\