Folder Search for Document Libraries

The Navigator 365 app has a new feature called Folder Search which extends the functionality of the document library. Users can access Folder Search from the tool bar within the document library (refer to the screenshot below) and use it to search for folders in any document library of the current SharePoint site. This feature provides a seamless and convenient way to locate folders without leaving the document library interface.

By presenting a side panel, Folder Search enables users to seamlessly search for and navigate to different folders on the same page, without having to navigate away from the current document library. This feature provides a convenient and time-saving way for users to locate and manage their documents efficiently.

Activation

To activate Folder Search, simply follow these easy steps (note that this feature should only be activated by the site collection administrator):

1. Ensure that you have the latest version of Navigator 365, as the Folder Search feature was first introduced in version 2.16.0.
2. Add the Navigator 365 app to the desired page on your site and follow the configuration wizard. If Folder Search is not yet activated, the wizard will prompt you to enable it for this site.
3. Alternatively, navigate to the page with an existing Navigator 365 app, open the Navigator 365 settings, and locate the [Enable Folder Search App in Libraries] button. Click on it and wait for it to change to [Disable Folder Search App in Libraries].

Activate for Multiple Sites

To enable Folder Search on multiple sites, you can use the following PowerShell script. Note that this script is designed to be activated on all sites where the current user has site collection administrator access:

# Prompt user for credentials
$cred = Get-Credential

# Connect to SharePoint with saved credentials
Connect-PnPOnline -Url "https://yourtenant.sharepoint.com" -Credentials $cred

# Loop through site collections
foreach ($siteCollection in $siteCollections) {

    # Connect to site collection
    Connect-PnPOnline -Url $siteCollection.Url -Credentials $cred

    Write-Host "Activating Folder Search in site collection $($siteCollection.Url)"
    Add-PnPCustomAction 
        -Name "{58BA7979-4E0A-4C03-B7DD-84349209369B}"
        -Title "SpListNavigator" -RegistrationId "101"
        -RegistrationType 1
        -ClientSideComponentId "e78fc123-84da-44ff-b1c8-d190ebf44c27"
        -Location "ClientSideExtension.ListViewCommandSet.CommandBar"

    # Disconnect from site collection
    Disconnect-PnPOnline
}

Make sure to replace "https://yourtenant.sharepoint.com" with your own SharePoint Online URL. Use this script at your own risk and make sure to thoroughly test it in a non-production environment before using it in a production environment.