"Open", "Save" or "Save As" dialog box default settings

I use WIN XP Pro and have a question about an annoyance in the “open “,
“Save”, or “Save As” dialog box that appears with just all programs and
Internet explorer.

It seems the “open “, “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box defaults to the “List”
view to show files. I all ways have to change to the “Details” view each
time I use the “open” selection. A real time waster when you open many files.

Is there any way to set the default value to open to the “Details” view? I
have searched and been unable to find any settings. I may not be asking the
right question, Tweak UI or Power Toys did not seem to mention. I am sure
there is probably a registry settings.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

krazykat wrote:
> I use WIN XP Pro and have a question about an annoyance in the “open “,
> “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box that appears with just all programs and
> Internet explorer.
>
> It seems the “open “, “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box defaults to the “List”
> view to show files. I always have to change to the “Details” view each
> time I use the “open” selection. A real time waster when you open many files.
>
> Is there any way to set the default value to open to the “Details” view? I
> have searched and been unable to find any settings. I may not be asking the
> right question, Tweak UI or Power Toys did not seem to mention. I am sure
> there is probably a registry settings.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,

Open a common dialog box, change the view to the one you want, and then
hit Ctrl/Cancel. Yes, it's counterintuitive, but this solution is in Ed
Bott's book "Windows XP Inside and Out" and it works.

85. Set Detail View for all Folders Open/Save As (Free Trial Software)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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"Elmo" wrote:

> krazykat wrote:
> > I use WIN XP Pro and have a question about an annoyance in the “open “,
> > “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box that appears with just all programs and
> > Internet explorer.
> >
> > It seems the “open “, “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box defaults to the “List”
> > view to show files. I always have to change to the “Details” view each
> > time I use the “open” selection. A real time waster when you open many files.
> >
> > Is there any way to set the default value to open to the “Details” view? I
> > have searched and been unable to find any settings. I may not be asking the
> > right question, Tweak UI or Power Toys did not seem to mention. I am sure
> > there is probably a registry settings.
> >
> > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
>
> Open a common dialog box, change the view to the one you want, and then
> hit Ctrl/Cancel. Yes, it's counterintuitive, but this solution is in Ed
> Bott's book "Windows XP Inside and Out" and it works.
>
> 85. Set Detail View for all Folders Open/Save As (Free Trial Software)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> --
> Joe =o)
>

ELMO /Joe

Thanks for the tip. I did a quick trial with the Ctrl/Cancel. Seems to
work. Will do some more trials.

Krazykat

This is perfection, and totally free.

FileOpenPatcher from Elm�Soft enlarges the Windows Open File dialog. (in Comdlg32.dll)
FileOpenPatcher is the successor of the famous MultiEnhancer.

FileOpenPatcher (Scroll down page)
Info: http://www.netcult.ch/elmue/ElmueSoft-en.htm
Download Link 1: ftp://ftp.netcult.ch/mirror/elmue/FileOpenPatcher.zip
Download Link 2: http://electronix.ch/ptbsync/FileOpenPatcher.zip


ju.c


"krazykat" <krazykat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:33ED5FBA-F0A1-41D2-9713-6E01DD8D663E@microsoft.com...
>
> I use WIN XP Pro and have a question about an annoyance in the “open “,
> “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box that appears with just all programs and
> Internet explorer.
>
> It seems the “open “, “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box defaults to the
> “List”
> view to show files. I all ways have to change to the “Details” view each
> time I use the “open” selection. A real time waster when you open many files.
>
> Is there any way to set the default value to open to the “Details” view? I
> have searched and been unable to find any settings. I may not be asking the
> right question, Tweak UI or Power Toys did not seem to mention. I am sure
> there is probably a registry settings.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
>
>

Elmo wrote:

> krazykat wrote:

>> I use WIN XP Pro and have a question about an annoyance in the “open “,
>> “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box that appears with just all programs and
>> Internet explorer.
>>
>> It seems the “open “, “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box defaults to the “List”
>> view to show files. I always have to change to the “Details” view each
>> time I use the “open” selection. A real time waster when you open many files.
>>
>> Is there any way to set the default value to open to the “Details” view? I

[snip]

>
> Open a common dialog box, change the view to the one you want, and then
> hit Ctrl/Cancel. Yes, it's counterintuitive, but this solution is in Ed
> Bott's book "Windows XP Inside and Out" and it works.
>

Where does it say that? If it does, it contradicts what it says
in another place.

Chap. 11 (Windows Explorer for Experts),
Choosing View Options,
Changing Views in Common Dialog Boxes:
(page 424, in the (2003) Deluxe Ed.)
<quote>
The common dialog boxes open in List view by default in all
but certain folders. Unfortunately you can't make a view change
for a particular folder persistent. You can switch from List to
Detailed view when you open a file , for example, but the next
time you open a file, you'll be back at List view again.
</quote>

I for sure have never been able to make the change persistent.

.... just DL'd 'FileOpenPatcher'. :-)


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On 12.07.2008 21:58 UK Time, krazykat wrote:
> I use WIN XP Pro and have a question about an annoyance in the “open “,
> “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box that appears with just all programs and
> Internet explorer.
>
> It seems the “open “, “Save”, or “Save As” dialog box defaults to the “List”
> view to show files. I all ways have to change to the “Details” view each
> time I use the “open” selection. A real time waster when you open many files.
>
> Is there any way to set the default value to open to the “Details” view? I
> have searched and been unable to find any settings. I may not be asking the
> right question, Tweak UI or Power Toys did not seem to mention. I am sure
> there is probably a registry settings.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,

No offence, but File-Ex sucks. It is way too complicated and costs money. FileOpen Patcher
is exactly what krazycat is looking for.


FileOpenPatcher from Elm�Soft enlarges the Windows Open File dialog. (in Comdlg32.dll)
FileOpenPatcher is the successor of the famous MultiEnhancer.

FileOpenPatcher (Freeware) (Scroll down page)
Info: http://www.netcult.ch/elmue/ElmueSoft-en.htm
Download Link 1: ftp://ftp.netcult.ch/mirror/elmue/FileOpenPatcher.zip
Download Link 2: http://electronix.ch/ptbsync/FileOpenPatcher.zip


ju.c


"Herbert Eppel" <HE@UK> wrote in message news:#rBEOglDJHA.936@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> I have been using File-Ex for years. It's not free, but well worth the money - see
> <http://www.cottonwoodsw.com/>
>
> Herbert Eppel
> www.HETranslation.co.uk
>
>
> On 12.07.2008 21:58 UK Time, krazykat wrote:
>> I use WIN XP Pro and have a question about an annoyance in the Open/Save dialog box.
>>
>> The Open/Save dialog box defaults to the List view. I all ways have to change it to
>> the Details view each time I use it. A real time waster.
>>
>> Is there any way to set the default value to open to the Details view? I have searched
>> and been unable to find any settings. I may not be asking the right question, Tweak UI
>> or Power Toys did not seem to mention. I am sure there is probably a registry
>> settings.
>>
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>

Thanks for your reply. As I said, I have been using File-Ex for years
and am quite happy with it.

Until you pointed out FileOpenPatcher I wasn't aware of any other
solution for the annoying view issue.

I have to admit that File-Ex is indeed rather complicated and I probably
only use a fraction of its functionality.

FileOpenPatcher may well be sufficient for what I want and I'll
certainly try it.

Herbert Eppel
www.HETranslation.co.uk


On 04.09.2008 08:10 UK Time, ju.c wrote:
> No offence, but File-Ex sucks. It is way too complicated and costs
> money. FileOpen Patcher is exactly what krazycat is looking for.
>
>
> FileOpenPatcher from Elm�Soft enlarges the Windows Open File dialog. (in
> Comdlg32.dll)
> FileOpenPatcher is the successor of the famous MultiEnhancer.
>
> FileOpenPatcher (Freeware) (Scroll down page)
> Info: http://www.netcult.ch/elmue/ElmueSoft-en.htm
> Download Link 1: ftp://ftp.netcult.ch/mirror/elmue/FileOpenPatcher.zip
> Download Link 2: http://electronix.ch/ptbsync/FileOpenPatcher.zip
>
>
> ju.c
>
>
> "Herbert Eppel" <HE@UK> wrote in message
> news:#rBEOglDJHA.936@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> I have been using File-Ex for years. It's not free, but well worth the
>> money - see <http://www.cottonwoodsw.com/>
>>
>> Herbert Eppel
>> www.HETranslation.co.uk
>>
>>
>> On 12.07.2008 21:58 UK Time, krazykat wrote:
>>> I use WIN XP Pro and have a question about an annoyance in the
>>> Open/Save dialog box.
>>>
>>> The Open/Save dialog box defaults to the List view. I all ways have
>>> to change it to the Details view each time I use it. A real time waster.
>>>
>>> Is there any way to set the default value to open to the Details
>>> view? I have searched and been unable to find any settings. I may
>>> not be asking the right question, Tweak UI or Power Toys did not seem
>>> to mention. I am sure there is probably a registry settings.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>

I tried FileOpenPatcher but I'll go back to File-Ex, which offers far
greater flexibility and useful additional options.

Herbert Eppel
www.HETranslation.co.uk


On 04.09.2008 09:35 UK Time, Herbert Eppel wrote:
> Thanks for your reply. As I said, I have been using File-Ex for years
> and am quite happy with it.
>
> Until you pointed out FileOpenPatcher I wasn't aware of any other
> solution for the annoying view issue.
>
> I have to admit that File-Ex is indeed rather complicated and I probably
> only use a fraction of its functionality.
>
> FileOpenPatcher may well be sufficient for what I want and I'll
> certainly try it.
>
> Herbert Eppel
> www.HETranslation.co.uk
>
>
> On 04.09.2008 08:10 UK Time, ju.c wrote:
>> No offence, but File-Ex sucks. It is way too complicated and costs
>> money. FileOpen Patcher is exactly what krazycat is looking for.
>>
>>
>> FileOpenPatcher from Elm�Soft enlarges the Windows Open File dialog.
>> (in Comdlg32.dll)
>> FileOpenPatcher is the successor of the famous MultiEnhancer.
>>
>> FileOpenPatcher (Freeware) (Scroll down page)
>> Info: http://www.netcult.ch/elmue/ElmueSoft-en.htm
>> Download Link 1: ftp://ftp.netcult.ch/mirror/elmue/FileOpenPatcher.zip
>> Download Link 2: http://electronix.ch/ptbsync/FileOpenPatcher.zip
>>
>>
>> ju.c
>>
>>
>> "Herbert Eppel" <HE@UK> wrote in message
>> news:#rBEOglDJHA.936@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> I have been using File-Ex for years. It's not free, but well worth
>>> the money - see <http://www.cottonwoodsw.com/>
>>>
>>> Herbert Eppel
>>> www.HETranslation.co.uk
>>>
>>>
>>> On 12.07.2008 21:58 UK Time, krazykat wrote:
>>>> I use WIN XP Pro and have a question about an annoyance in the
>>>> Open/Save dialog box.
>>>>
>>>> The Open/Save dialog box defaults to the List view. I all ways have
>>>> to change it to the Details view each time I use it. A real time
>>>> waster.
>>>>
>>>> Is there any way to set the default value to open to the Details
>>>> view? I have searched and been unable to find any settings. I may
>>>> not be asking the right question, Tweak UI or Power Toys did not
>>>> seem to mention. I am sure there is probably a registry settings.
>>>>
>>>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>


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www.HETranslation.co.uk