FileQuest Favorite Tips & Tricks

• Minimize FileQuest XP to the tray bar
• Changing an file attribute is very easy with the Change Attributes dialog, select a file and press ALT+A to open the dialog.
• You can select to use your favorite editor for the Edit command from the Options dialog (General Page).
• Tailor FileQuest XP fonts to your liking from the Options dialog (View Page)
• Let FileQuest XP open multiple windows, CTRL+M toggles this option.
• Ctrl+N maps a network drive
• Use Tasks to automate daily tasks, Create a Task to backup toddy's work to a zip disks or a Task to clean the temp folder at the end of the day
• F4 opens a DOS window for the active view
• Need more screen space? Remove the task bar (View Menu)
• Use Quick Find to search for a file or folder on the fly
• Use personal folders to arrange your hard drive by criteria
• Bookmarks are a great way to access frequently used folders and files, every bookmark has a keyboard shortcut to launch it
• Use E-Mail to attach a group of files and send it on the fly
• Use Filters and Select By Filter to search for files in the same folder
• Use can customize FileQuest XP to show a wallpaper or a custom color
• You can drag files to and from FileQuest XP
• When opening a folder hold the Ctrl key to open a DOS window instead
• When opening a folder hold the Shift key to open it in Explorer
• When selecting a tool/favorite and other items from the menu, hold down the shift key to edit it instead.
• Run FileQuest XP every time Windows loads