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Use the Alias file browser (Windows only)

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    1. 1. What if...?

    You can choose between the standard Windows or Alias file browsers to open, save and manipulate files.

    Note

    The first time you open the file browser, only the path and filename text boxes are visible. To show the full browser, click Show List.

    To... Do this
    Show the full file lister Click Show List
    Open the parent of the current directory Click the up-left pointing arrow button
    Show the contents of a directory Click the down arrow button next to the name of the directory
    Open/save a file Double-click the file icon
    Move a file or directory Drag it to the destination directory
    Rename a file or directory Double-click the name and type a new name (press return)
    Go to a specific directory Type the path of the directory in the Path text box
    Change how files are displayed in the list Use the Display pop-up menu
    Change how the files are sorted Use the Sort pop-up menu
    Create a directory inside the current directory In the Directory pop-up menu, choose New Directory
    Delete the selected file In the File pop-up menu, choose Delete

    What if...?

    I want to use the Alias file browser?

    1. Choose Preferences > General Preferences.
    2. Choose System on the left side of the option window.
    3. Set Type of File Browser to Alias.