Window ------ .. image:: /_static/images/nav/options-window.png Allow multiple instances ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ +-----------------+-----+ | System Default: | Yes | +-----------------+-----+ By default, **Explorer++** allows multiple instances of itself, that is, you may open more a one copy of **Explorer++**. Each new copy can have its own set of tabs and settings, etc., subject to information below. If this option is disabled (box unchecked), ie. *do not allow multiple instances*, then attempting to open a second copy of **Explorer++** (eg. by double-clicking on a shortcut) will open a :doc:`new tab <../../file/new_tab>` instead. .. note:: While multiple instances of **Explorer++** are open, each copy maintains tab and settings information in its own memory space. However, on closing, each copy will write complete settings information to the Windows registry (or :ref:`config.xml ` file). Closing the next copy will **also** do this, overwriting the settings from the first. This means that the **last** closed instance of **Explorer++** ultimately determines the settings (and tab information) saved for the next session. This behavior is by design. .. tip:: If you have multiple copies of **Explorer++** open, the one with your **preferred tabs** (and settings) should be **closed last**. If multiple instances are being used along with :ref:`portable ` mode, you can make a backup copy of your config.xml file. Tab bar settings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Always show the tab bar +++++++++++++++++++++++ +-----------------+-----+ | System Default: | Yes | +-----------------+-----+ Disabling this option causes the :doc:`Tab bar <../../../panes/tab_bar>` to disappear (ie. not displayed) when only 1 tab is open. If 2 or more tabs are open, this setting has no effect. Show the tab bar at the bottom ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +-----------------+----+ | System Default: | No | +-----------------+----+ The :doc:`Tab bar <../../../panes/tab_bar>` is normally displayed at the top of the Files pane; enabling this option (ie. checking the box) displays tabs at the bottom, just above the :doc:`Status Bar <../../view/status_bar>` (if enabled). Extend tab bar across entire window +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +-----------------+----+ | System Default: | No | +-----------------+----+ With this option disabled, the :doc:`Tab bar <../../../panes/tab_bar>` extends only the width of the Files pane. Enabling this option displays the Tab bar the full width of the window; more tabs can be displayed in this mode. Title bar settings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These settings modify **Explorer++**'s title bar, which normally only displays the current folder, followed by "Explorer++". A sample title bar follows, showing only the current folder ("AtomExplorer"). .. image:: /_static/images/mnu_tools/titlebar_normal.png Note that these options may be enabled in any combination. The more options enabled, the longer the window title. Show full path in title bar +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +-----------------+----+ | System Default: | No | +-----------------+----+ Enabling this setting displays the full path to the current folder. The following image demonstrates this. .. image:: /_static/images/mnu_tools/titlebar_path.png Show username in title bar ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +-----------------+----+ | System Default: | No | +-----------------+----+ Enabling this setting displays the current user's name (actually the *owner* of the **Explorer++** process), preceded by the domain name. The domain name refers to the location of the user's account, which could be another computer on a network. In most cases, individual computers will just show "DESKTOP" signifying this is a local account/user. .. image:: /_static/images/mnu_tools/titlebar_username.png Show privilege level in title bar +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +-----------------+----+ | System Default: | No | +-----------------+----+ Enabling this setting displays the user's *privilege level*, as determined by the type of his account. This is usually one of - **Administrators** - high privilege, unrestricted access to all computer functions - **Power Users** - extensive rights, but may not be allowed certain administrative tasks (eg. take ownership of files) - **Users** - fewer rights. This prevents accidental changes to the system. - **Guests** - fewer rights than Users .. image:: /_static/images/mnu_tools/titlebar_privilege.png Full row selection in details view ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ +-----------------+----+ | System Default: | No | +-----------------+----+ Normal selection of an item in details view just highlights the left-most column (usually Name). In order to select that item, the left-most column must be clicked; clicking on another column has no effect. .. image:: /_static/images/mnu_tools/select_normal.png However, when this option is enabled, the full row is highlighted; selection may be done on any column. .. image:: /_static/images/mnu_tools/select_fullrow.png Disable treeview delay ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ +-----------------+-----+ | System Default: | Yes | +-----------------+-----+ **Explorer++** can, if desired, introduce a 500 millisecond delay between selecting a folder in the Folders pane (ie. treeview control) and opening its contents in the Files pane. This delay is entirely *cosmetic*; it may prove useful for users who navigate the folder tree using the keyboard. With the delay, using the up/down arrow keys would not open the folders contents for each folder as the selection was moved up or down. By default, this option is enabled, disabling the treeview delay; clearing the checkbox enables the delay.