pbl_tc_utils 1.1.0
Description
pbl_tc_utils 1.1.0=================================
A set of useful utilities for Total Commander (Windows, .NET 8, x64).
Version: 1.1.0
Author: Pablissimo
Page: https://vk.ru/pablissimopostingsomeshit
UI is bilingual: Russian (default) and English.
Language is set in settings (config.json → general.language) or via the global
command-line option --lang / -l (ru|en).
Libraries and licenses
----------------------
- Magick.NET-Q8-x64 (ImageMagick)
Version: 14.17.1
License: Apache License 2.0
- System.CommandLine
License: MIT
The application was developed together with Grok (xAI).
Commands
--------
1. pbl_delete
Direct deletion of files and folders without sending them to the Recycle Bin.
Clears the ReadOnly flag before attempting deletion.
Parameters: listfile (%WL)
Example: pbl_delete %WL
2. pbl_rebootdel
Safe deletion of locked files/folders without the Recycle Bin.
Clears ReadOnly. If immediate deletion is not possible, marks the item
for deletion on the next reboot (MoveFileEx / PendingDelete).
Parameters: listfile (%WL)
Example: pbl_rebootdel %WL
3. pbl_wipe
Secure data destruction by overwriting.
Passes (--passes / -p, 1…35):
1 → 0x00
2 → 0xFF
3+ → random data (RNG)
Processes ADS and renames the item.
Includes an SSD warning (overwriting is less effective on SSDs).
Parameters: listfile (%WL), --passes/-p
Example: pbl_wipe %WL
pbl_wipe -p 3 %WL
4. pbl_emptybin
Standard Windows Recycle Bin empty (SHEmptyRecycleBin).
Shows native Windows dialogs.
Parameters: none
Example: pbl_emptybin
5. pbl_wipebin
Destroys Recycle Bin contents using the same method as pbl_wipe
(enumerates $Recycle.Bin + FileWiper).
Parameters: --passes/-p
Example: pbl_wipebin
pbl_wipebin -p 3
6. pbl_hardlink
Creates hard links to selected files in the other panel with the same name.
Parameters: listfile (%WL), target (%T)
Example: pbl_hardlink %WL %T
7. pbl_symlink
Creates symbolic links to files and folders.
Requests elevation (UAC) when needed if the process is not already
running as administrator.
Parameters: listfile (%WL), target (%T)
Example: pbl_symlink %WL %T
8. pbl_junction
Creates junction points to selected folders.
Parameters: listfile (%WL), target (%T)
Example: pbl_junction %WL %T
9. pbl_hardlinkstr
Mirrors structure: creates matching folders in the other panel, then
fills them with hard links to the files.
Parameters: listfile (%WL), target (%T), source path (%P)
Example: pbl_hardlinkstr %WL %T %P
10. pbl_symlinkstr
Same as hardlinkstr, but with symbolic links.
Parameters: listfile (%WL), target (%T), source path (%P)
Example: pbl_symlinkstr %WL %T %P
11. pbl_verifylinks
Checks symbolic links and junctions.
Result: OK / BROKEN / not-link (report window).
Parameters: listfile (%WL)
Example: pbl_verifylinks %WL
12. pbl_mkdirs
Advanced directory creation.
Supports templates:
- number ranges:
- dates and time
Templates are stored in mkdirs_templates.txt next to the exe.
Edit templates via the “…” button in the form.
Base path = current directory of the TC panel.
Parameters: names / list (%S or paths)
Example: pbl_mkdirs %S
13. pbl_rmdirempty
Recursively removes empty subdirectories.
The root path (%P) itself is not deleted.
Parameters: path (%P)
Example: pbl_rmdirempty %P
14. pbl_copyname
Copies names/paths to the clipboard.
Modes:
(default) - name only
-e / --ext - name with extension
-f / --path - full path
-r / --recursive - include files in subdirectories
Recursive mode can be enabled permanently in config (copyName.recursive).
Parameters: listfile (%WL), options
Example: pbl_copyname %WL
pbl_copyname %WL -r
pbl_copyname %WL -f -r
15. pbl_fromclip
Creates files in the active panel from clipboard contents:
file list, image, or text.
Image format and name template are set in settings
(imageFormat: png|jpg, nameTemplate).
Parameters: path (%P)
Example: pbl_fromclip %P
16. pbl_hash
Computes checksums of selected files:
CRC32, MD5, SHA256.
Result in a window; autoCopy and sidecar options are in config.hash.
Parameters: listfile (%S)
Example: pbl_hash %S
17. pbl_imgconv
Image converter (Magick.NET).
Formats: bmp, jpg, png, webp, ico, tiff, tga, pcx, cur, avif, jp2, dds.
Without --format opens the settings window.
Presets: imgconv_presets.txt.
Features: resize (--max, --width, --height), rotate, flip,
JPEG/WebP/AVIF/JP2 quality, PNG compression, WebP lossless,
name suffix, sRGB, multi-size ICO/CUR.
Parameters: paths (%WL / %T), --format/-f, --quality/-q, --png,
--webp-lossless, --max, --width/-w, --height, --rotate,
--flip-h, --flip-v, --overwrite, --suffix, --dest, --ui
Example: pbl_imgconv %WL
pbl_imgconv %WL %T -f jpg,webp -q 85 --max 1920
pbl_imgconv %WL -f png --rotate 90 --flip-h --suffix _out
18. pbl_gif
GIF tools: extract frames or assemble an animation from images.
Frame order is configurable; delay via --delay.
Parameters: paths (%WL), -m/--mode (assemble|extract), --delay
Example: pbl_gif "%WL"
pbl_gif "%WL" -m assemble --delay 120
Additional
----------
- pbl_settings / run with no arguments - settings window
(language, result/error dialogs, register em_pbl_* in usercmd.ini)
- pbl_help - full help (ru/en)
Global options
--------------
--lang / -l ru | en (overrides config.json)
Installation
------------
1. Unpack the archive into the Utils folder next to Total Commander
(e.g. C:\Program Files\TotalCommander\Utils\).
2. Drag pbl_tc_utils.bar onto the toolbar.
3. Right-click the new button → "Change".
4. Check "As a menu" → OK.
Or register the commands manually via the application settings
(usercmd.ini registration button).
Changelog
---------
See CHANGELOG.txt
License
-------
Provided "as is". The author is not responsible for data loss.
Use wipe / delete / rebootdel carefully.
What’s new
Changelog
=========
[1.1.0] - 2026-09-20
--------------------
Added
- pbl_imgconv - image converter (Magick.NET):
bmp, jpg, png, webp, ico, tiff, tga, pcx, cur, avif, jp2, dds;
resize, rotate, flip, quality, presets, multi-size ICO/CUR
- pbl_gif - extract GIF frames / assemble animation
- Register/unregister em_pbl_* in usercmd.ini from settings
(backup .pbl.bak)
- AdminHelper: UAC for symlink only when the process is not elevated
- TcPanelNudge to refresh the panel after mkdirs / fromclip
- Link conflict dialogs: titles/prompts by kind (hard / sym / junction)
Changed
- Architecture: pbl_fs_core + pbl_fs_ui + pbl_tc_utils
Fixed
- Various small bugs and UI improvements
[1.0.0] - 2026-09-11
--------------------
Added
- First public release of the Total Commander utility pack
- Commands:
pbl_delete, pbl_rebootdel, pbl_wipe, pbl_emptybin, pbl_wipebin,
pbl_hardlink, pbl_symlink, pbl_junction,
pbl_hardlinkstr, pbl_symlinkstr, pbl_verifylinks,
pbl_mkdirs, pbl_rmdirempty, pbl_copyname, pbl_fromclip, pbl_hash
- Bilingual UI (ru / en)
- Settings window, config.json
- Help (FullHelp)
- Toolbar button file pbl_tc_utils.bar
=========
[1.1.0] - 2026-09-20
--------------------
Added
- pbl_imgconv - image converter (Magick.NET):
bmp, jpg, png, webp, ico, tiff, tga, pcx, cur, avif, jp2, dds;
resize, rotate, flip, quality, presets, multi-size ICO/CUR
- pbl_gif - extract GIF frames / assemble animation
- Register/unregister em_pbl_* in usercmd.ini from settings
(backup .pbl.bak)
- AdminHelper: UAC for symlink only when the process is not elevated
- TcPanelNudge to refresh the panel after mkdirs / fromclip
- Link conflict dialogs: titles/prompts by kind (hard / sym / junction)
Changed
- Architecture: pbl_fs_core + pbl_fs_ui + pbl_tc_utils
Fixed
- Various small bugs and UI improvements
[1.0.0] - 2026-09-11
--------------------
Added
- First public release of the Total Commander utility pack
- Commands:
pbl_delete, pbl_rebootdel, pbl_wipe, pbl_emptybin, pbl_wipebin,
pbl_hardlink, pbl_symlink, pbl_junction,
pbl_hardlinkstr, pbl_symlinkstr, pbl_verifylinks,
pbl_mkdirs, pbl_rmdirempty, pbl_copyname, pbl_fromclip, pbl_hash
- Bilingual UI (ru / en)
- Settings window, config.json
- Help (FullHelp)
- Toolbar button file pbl_tc_utils.bar
