NautilusNewFile

NautilusNewFileAction is a simple python script that will replace default "new file" action in Nautilus file browser in Gnome Shell environment of Ubuntu.

Motivation & problem to solve

UC:

• User wants to create file.
• User wants other name than "new_text_file.txt, new_text_file (1).txt, ..."

Default implementation:

• Right click > "new file" > select file type (list is filled from "Templates" forder of user's Home folder)
• Then file is created with default name
• User must find the file, "F2" or right click to rename it
• creating multiple files, User is annoyed and agressive

Reimplementation:

• Right click > "new file" > select file type
• Window with "enteer file name" appears
• done

Nautilus - context menu

Nautilus - context menu "new file" action

Nautilus - give a name to the new file action