File/Save AS or Open: Default Settings

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Robert T

When I asked this question earlier in the week, I inadvertently referred to
Windows Explorer. However, that was incorrect, I'm talking about the
File/Open or File/Save As box.

When I select File/Save As or Open, the setting is always LIST, which drives
me crazy. Yes I can manually change the settings, but every time I open the
File/Save As or Open dialog box, it always reverts back to LIST. That is very
annoying and frustrating.

I want the default setting to be DETAILS sorted by NAME. There must be a way
to make this the default setting as opposed to LIST which is apparently the
current default setting.

Thanks,
Robert
 
On 12/19/2007 5:51 AM On a whim, Robert T pounded out on the keyboard

> When I asked this question earlier in the week, I inadvertently referred to
> Windows Explorer. However, that was incorrect, I'm talking about the
> File/Open or File/Save As box.
>
> When I select File/Save As or Open, the setting is always LIST, which drives
> me crazy. Yes I can manually change the settings, but every time I open the
> File/Save As or Open dialog box, it always reverts back to LIST. That is very
> annoying and frustrating.
>
> I want the default setting to be DETAILS sorted by NAME. There must be a way
> to make this the default setting as opposed to LIST which is apparently the
> current default setting.
>
> Thanks,
> Robert

Hi Robert,

As far as I know, each program either has the ability to control that
dialog box or leave it to Windows. I use WordPerfect and I can
configure it however I want. But most rely on Windows Explorer and the
default can't be changed.

Here is a utility you could try:
http://www.cottonwoodsw.com/fx3summ.html

Haven't used it myself but it sounds like it may help you. It has a 30
day trial and $20 after that.

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Hi Terry:

Thanks for your response.

The File Open/SaveAs box apparently doesn't rely upon Win Explorer because
on my computer, that setting is Details/Name.

In addition, there must be some way to change the setting because no matter
what I try, it always reverts back to LIST view. That tells me there must be
a setting in Win XP that's making that box always open in LIST view. I would
like to know where to change that setting.

If I can't find the answer, that utility you suggested looks pretty nifty. I
appreciate the referral Terry, but it seems to me, this is something that
should be readily available within Windows.

Thanks,
Robert

"Terry R." wrote:

> On 12/19/2007 5:51 AM On a whim, Robert T pounded out on the keyboard
>
> > When I asked this question earlier in the week, I inadvertently referred to
> > Windows Explorer. However, that was incorrect, I'm talking about the
> > File/Open or File/Save As box.
> >
> > When I select File/Save As or Open, the setting is always LIST, which drives
> > me crazy. Yes I can manually change the settings, but every time I open the
> > File/Save As or Open dialog box, it always reverts back to LIST. That is very
> > annoying and frustrating.
> >
> > I want the default setting to be DETAILS sorted by NAME. There must be a way
> > to make this the default setting as opposed to LIST which is apparently the
> > current default setting.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Robert
>
> Hi Robert,
>
> As far as I know, each program either has the ability to control that
> dialog box or leave it to Windows. I use WordPerfect and I can
> configure it however I want. But most rely on Windows Explorer and the
> default can't be changed.
>
> Here is a utility you could try:
> http://www.cottonwoodsw.com/fx3summ.html
>
> Haven't used it myself but it sounds like it may help you. It has a 30
> day trial and $20 after that.
>
> --
> Terry R.
>
> ***Reply Note***
> Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
> Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.
>
 
On 12/19/2007 9:38 AM On a whim, Robert T pounded out on the keyboard

> Hi Terry:
>
> Thanks for your response.
>
> The File Open/SaveAs box apparently doesn't rely upon Win Explorer because
> on my computer, that setting is Details/Name.
>
> In addition, there must be some way to change the setting because no matter
> what I try, it always reverts back to LIST view. That tells me there must be
> a setting in Win XP that's making that box always open in LIST view. I would
> like to know where to change that setting.
>
> If I can't find the answer, that utility you suggested looks pretty nifty. I
> appreciate the referral Terry, but it seems to me, this is something that
> should be readily available within Windows.
>
> Thanks,
> Robert
>
> "Terry R." wrote:
>
>> On 12/19/2007 5:51 AM On a whim, Robert T pounded out on the keyboard
>>
>>> When I asked this question earlier in the week, I inadvertently referred to
>>> Windows Explorer. However, that was incorrect, I'm talking about the
>>> File/Open or File/Save As box.
>>>
>>> When I select File/Save As or Open, the setting is always LIST, which drives
>>> me crazy. Yes I can manually change the settings, but every time I open the
>>> File/Save As or Open dialog box, it always reverts back to LIST. That is very
>>> annoying and frustrating.
>>>
>>> I want the default setting to be DETAILS sorted by NAME. There must be a way
>>> to make this the default setting as opposed to LIST which is apparently the
>>> current default setting.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Robert
>> Hi Robert,
>>
>> As far as I know, each program either has the ability to control that
>> dialog box or leave it to Windows. I use WordPerfect and I can
>> configure it however I want. But most rely on Windows Explorer and the
>> default can't be changed.
>>
>> Here is a utility you could try:
>> http://www.cottonwoodsw.com/fx3summ.html
>>
>> Haven't used it myself but it sounds like it may help you. It has a 30
>> day trial and $20 after that.
>>

And like I said, many programs do extend the file open dialog, but many
don't (like MS apps). I've researched it quite a bit, and I haven't
found anything to change it other than a utility.

Report back if you find something,

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On Dec 19, 10:38 pm, Robert T <Robe...@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
> Hi Terry:
>
> Thanks for your response.
>
> The File Open/SaveAs box apparently doesn't rely upon Win Explorer because
> on my computer, that setting is Details/Name.
>
> In addition, there must be some way to change the setting because no matter
> what I try, it always reverts back to LIST view. That tells me there must be
> a setting in Win XP that's making that box always open in LIST view. I would
> like to know where to change that setting.
>
> If I can't find the answer, that utility you suggested looks pretty nifty. I
> appreciate the referral Terry, but it seems to me, this is something that
> should be readily available within Windows.
>
> Thanks,
> Robert
>
>
>
> "Terry R." wrote:
> > On 12/19/2007 5:51 AM On a whim, Robert T pounded out on the keyboard
>
> > > When I asked this question earlier in the week, I inadvertently referred to
> > > Windows Explorer. However, that was incorrect, I'm talking about the
> > > File/Open or File/Save As box.
>
> > > When I select File/Save As or Open, the setting is always LIST, which drives
> > > me crazy. Yes I can manually change the settings, but every time I open the
> > > File/Save As or Open dialog box, it always reverts back to LIST. That is very
> > > annoying and frustrating.
>
> > > I want the default setting to be DETAILS sorted by NAME. There must be a way
> > > to make this the default setting as opposed to LIST which is apparently the
> > > current default setting.
>
> > > Thanks,
> > > Robert
>
> > Hi Robert,
>
> > As far as I know, each program either has the ability to control that
> > dialog box or leave it to Windows. I use WordPerfect and I can
> > configure it however I want. But most rely on Windows Explorer and the
> > default can't be changed.
>
> > Here is a utility you could try:
> >http://www.cottonwoodsw.com/fx3summ.html
>
> > Haven't used it myself but it sounds like it may help you. It has a 30
> > day trial and $20 after that.
>
> > --
> > Terry R.
>
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> > Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
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You will have to change settings as follows :
Open any folder.
By right clicking and/or using view button, arrange fils and folders
in way you like
Go to Tools -----> Folder Options
Go to View Tab
Click on Apply to All folders
You will get the list sorted out in way you want in *any* (includes
file -> save as) explorer window you open from now on.

Kedar
 
Robert T wrote:

> When I asked this question earlier in the week, I inadvertently referred to
> Windows Explorer. However, that was incorrect, I'm talking about the
> File/Open or File/Save As box.
>
> When I select File/Save As or Open, the setting is always LIST, which drives
> me crazy. Yes I can manually change the settings, but every time I open the
> File/Save As or Open dialog box, it always reverts back to LIST. That is very
> annoying and frustrating.
>
> I want the default setting to be DETAILS sorted by NAME. There must be a way
> to make this the default setting as opposed to LIST which is apparently the
> current default setting.

'OpenWide' by 'Luke Hudson' (Freeware)
<http://lingo.atspace.com/openwide.html>
For me, it works with many but not all Open/Save Dialogs.
I use this under WinXP. (It does not work under Win98SE)

'MultiEnhancer' by 'ElmüSoft' (Freeware)
<http://www.netcult.ch/elmue/ElmueSoft-en.htm>
(ca 20% down the page)
Patches many versions of Windows and WinNT(including WinXP).
I use this under Win98SE.

'File-Ex' by 'Cottonwood Software' (Payware,20 USD,30-day Trial)
<http://www.cottonwoodsw.com/fx3summ.html>
I haven't tried this one yet.


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Kedar:

I tried that before and it worked for Win Explorer, however, it did not work
for the File SaveAs or File Open dialog box. Nonetheless,maybe I left out a
step, so I'll try it again when I get home later today.

I appreciate the suggestion,
Robert

"damkedar@gmail.com" wrote:
You will have to change settings as follows :
Open any folder.
By right clicking and/or using view button, arrange fils and folders
in way you like
Go to Tools -----> Folder Options
Go to View Tab
Click on Apply to All folders
You will get the list sorted out in way you want in *any* (includes
file -> save as) explorer window you open from now on.

Kedar
 
I tried that again last night and it only works for Windows Explorer. The
File SaveAs option still comes up every time as LIST.

Robert
 
The date and time was 12/21/2007 7:08 AM, and on a whim, Robert T
pounded out on the keyboard:

> I tried that again last night and it only works for Windows Explorer. The
> File SaveAs option still comes up every time as LIST.
>
> Robert
>
>

Yes, Explorer controls all file dialogs, and it never made sense why
they aren't individually configurable, especially the File Open/Save As.
I knew the other suggestion would work for Explorer views, but not for
the dialog boxes. A utility is the only workaround I've ever heard of.

Besides the link I sent you, you might find something useful here:
http://folder-dialog.safe-install.com/?keywords=file+open+dialog+utility

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