A new update for Ultrahand Overlay has been released , the tool allows us to efficiently manage files and directories on the Nintendo Switch console’s SD card .

Inspired by a new feature in Zelda , this utility offers advanced features for creating and sharing packages, allowing users to customize their file management system to their needs.

With Ultrahand , you can create new directories, merge files, and customize configurations using simple configuration files like the config.ini.

In this new version, several bugs related to the function have been fixed file_source, which caused malfunctions when the related toggles were activated multiple times.

Issues related to the ordering of commands in the split5 section have also been fixed , while a new flag has also been introduced to generate empty text files with the names of files or folders within a directory: a niche feature, but essential for accurate management of active mods via the Mod Alchemist tool .

Improvements have been made to malicious pattern detection, introducing a more stringent system against the use of consecutive wildcards, such as **or ***, which now cause move or delete commands to fail.

Patterns null*and *null, commonly associated with poorly handled placeholders, are now also blocked for security reasons. In these cases, the system explicitly returns nullempty values instead, making the nature of the error clearer.

Finally, small bugs related to the ScriptOverlay functionality and the placeholder comparison, split, and replacement methods have been fixed , as well as minor code optimizations to improve the overall stability of the application.

Characteristics

Ultrahand Overlay is a Tesla overlay that provides powerful file and directory management capabilities on an SD card. It offers the following features:

Create directory :
- Easily create directories on your SD card by specifying the directory path. Ultrahand will handle the creation process for you.
Copy file or directory :
- Easily copy files or directories from one location to another on your SD card. Simply provide the source and destination paths and Ultrahand will seamlessly handle the copying process.
Delete file or directory :
- Simplify deleting files and directories on your SD card. Simply specify the path to the file or directory you want to delete, and Ultrahand will promptly remove it, making the deletion process hassle-free.
Move file or directory :
- Easily move files or directories between locations on your SD card. Provide the source path and destination directory path and Ultrahand will take care of the moving process, ensuring a smooth transfer.
Download file :
- Download files to your SD card with ease. Efficiently retrieve files from repositories or URLs to your desired location. Whether you need to download/update homebrew or transfer files between locations, this feature simplifies the process, making repository management a breeze.
Extract ZIP file :
- Extract compressed zip files to SD card by unzipping archives, preserving their original structure. Whether you have downloaded zip archives or received compressed files, this command simplifies the extraction process, making it easy to access the contents.
Edit INI file :
- Easily edit INI files on SD card. Take full control of your configurations by updating existing key-value pairs, adding new entries, or creating new sections within the INI file using Ultrahand. Effortlessly customize and personalize your INI files through its intuitive interface.
Edit hex file:
- Hex Edit Files on SD Card. Directly edit binary data, allowing for precise control over your data. Ultrahand’s Hex Edit Files feature lets you analyze, edit, and customize files in their raw form.

Ultrahand provides a convenient command line interface to perform these operations, allowing you to efficiently manage files, directories, and INI files on an SD card.

Usage

To use Ultrahand, follow these steps:

Download and install the latest version of nxovloader .
Download the latest version of Ultrahand ovlmenu.ovl and place it in the /switch/.overlays/.

WARNING: This will overwrite Tesla Menu if already installed.

After installing Ultrahand Overlay, a new folder called ultrahandthe main configuration folder will be created on your SD card ( /config/ultrahand/), along with a file config.inicontaining various Ultrahand settings.
Start Ultrahand (similar to Tesla Menu) with the default Tesla or Ultrahand key combinations ( + + ). A new folder ( /switch/.packages/) will be created with a package.inipreset file for the basic menu commands.
Place the package.inicustom file in the Ultrahand packages directory ( /switch/.packages/<NOME_PACCHETTO>/). This file will contain the commands for the Ultrahand custom package.
Commands will now appear in the packs menu within Ultrahand.

Additional Features

Press to execute any command, as well as press to view/execute individual command lines written to the ini file for execution.
Press in the main menu to enter the settings menu.
Tap on an overlay/package to add it to your favorites.
Tap on an overlay/package to configure additional settings.
For further assistance with custom packages, see the Ultrahand Overlay Wiki .

Configuration options

The file config.inicontains several sections that define sets of executable commands. Each section is enclosed in square brackets [ ]and the commands are listed under each section.

Here is an example of the file format config.ini:

Users have the ability to customize the actions performed by Ultrahand by adding their own sections and commands in the config.ini.

It is important to note that the paths specified in the commands must be relative to the root directory of the SD card and must end with /.

Command Reference

Ultrahand supports the following commands:

makeo mkdir: Create a new directory.
- Usage:make <percorso_directory>
copyo cp: Copy a file or directory.
- Usage:copy <source_file_path> <destination_file_path>
deleteor del: Delete a file or directory.
- Usage:delete <percorso_file>
moveo mv: Move or rename a file or directory to a new location or with a new label.
- Usage:move <file_path> <destination_directory_path>
set-ini-valo set-ini-value: Edit an INI file by updating or adding a section with the desired key-value pair.
- Usage:set-ini-val <file_to_edit> <sezione_desiderata> <chiave_desiderata> <valore_desiderato>
set-ini-key: Edits an INI file by updating a section with a new key.
- Usage:set-ini-key <file_to_edit> <sezione_desiderata> <chiave_desiderata> <chiave_nuova_desiderata>
reboot: Restart the system.
- Usage:reboot
shutdown: Turns off the system.
- Usage:shutdown

Make sure you follow the correct syntax and provide the required arguments for each command, this is essential for proper use of Ultrahand.

You can configure these commands in the file config.iniby placing them in the corresponding sections and providing the necessary arguments as described for each command.

Changelog

Bug fixes for toggles file_source.
- There were problems resolving the source files correctly when clicking the toggles repeatedly file_source.
- These problems should now be resolved.
Bug fixes related to sorting for command grouping split5.
New flagmethod to generate empty text files with the names of files/folders in a directory.
- The flag is used as follows: <input_path_wildcard_pattern> <output_dir>.
- This may not be particularly useful in most cases, but it is essential for proper management of active modified content within Mod Alchemist.
Changes and improvements to malicious pattern detection.
- Patterns with multiple consecutive asterisks (e.g. **or ***, etc.) are now considered dangerous and cause move and delete commands to fail.
- Also null*and *nullare considered dangerous patterns (indicative of failed placeholder substitutions).
- Cleanup failed placeholder replacements: they now return nullempty values instead when necessary.
Bug fixes related to ScriptOverlay(when using the minus symbol in a command).
Light corrections to the methods of comparing, dividing, and sectioning placeholders.
Minor code optimizations.