The file manager Thunar, Xfce default file manager, does not have a split view option like Nemo or Caja. However, there's a trick to get the split view option under Thunar. This how-to shows you how to get split view in Thunar under Mint 17.2 Xfce.
The instructions given below are meant for Ubuntu 14.04 and derivatives. The same instructions are applicable for newer versions of Ubuntu and Ubuntu derivatives with the exception of the codename in the file names.
For 32-bit systems:
First download the following files from here:
libthunarx-2-0_1.6.10-1~15.04+1~webupd8~trusty1_i386.deb
thunar_1.6.10-1~15.04+1~webupd8~trusty1_i386.deb
thunar-data_1.6.10-1~15.04+1~webupd8~trusty1_all.deb
For 64-bit systems:
First download the following files from here:
libthunarx-2-0_1.6.10-1~15.04+1~webupd8~trusty1_amd64.deb
thunar_1.6.10-1~15.04+1~webupd8~trusty1_amd64.deb
thunar-data_1.6.10-1~15.04+1~webupd8~trusty1_all.deb
The installation procedure is a follows:
Open a terminal and type the following command:
cd /Downloads
Now type (or to avoid errors copy and paste) the following commands in the exact order as given below:
1: sudo dpkg -i thunar-data_1.6.10-1-15.04+1-webupd8-trusty1_all.deb
2: sudo dpkg -i libthunarx-2-0_1.6.10-1-15.04+1-webupd8-trusty1_amd64.deb
3: sudo dpkg -i thunar_1.6.10-1-15.04+1-webupd8-trusty1_amd64.deb
After installing all files, last thing to do is run the following command in a terminal:
thunar -q
Now split view is available by pressing the F3 key. To toggle between split view and single view, also press the F3 kay since the option will not be visible in the menu bar of Thunar.
NOTE:
There are files available for:
- Ubuntu 14.04 (Trusty Tahr) and derivatives
- Ubuntu 14.10 (Utopic Unicorn) and derivatives
- Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) and derivatives
Do not try to install the files in a newer version other than mentioned above!