Browsing files in the File List pane

The File List pane is the large pane in the center of the Browser. The File List pane displays the contents of the currently selected folder, the results of your latest search, or the files and folders that match your selective browsing criteria. The File List pane is always visible, and cannot be hidden or closed.

Files display as thumbnails in the File List pane by default. However, you can change the File List pane view mode from thumbnails to details, list, icons, tiles, or filmstrip. You can sort your files according to name, size, image properties, and more. You can also use filters to control which files display in the File List pane.

Sections of the File List pane

There are two sections in the File List pane: the Contents bar and the File List toolbar.

The contents bar

The Contents bar is located at the top of the File List pane and describes what you are currently browsing. When you are using the Folders pane, the Contents bar will display the path or paths to the folders you are browsing, as in the following example:

If you are browsing files by category or rating with the Organize pane, the Contents bar displays the selected classifications, as in the following example:

The Contents bar also displays a date range when browsing with the Calendar pane, and a summary of your search criteria when you use the Search pane.

File List toolbar

	Filter By	Displays a list of filter options such as rating and category. You can also select Advanced Filters and create a custom filter.
	Group By	Displays a list of file attributes that you can use to group files in the File List pane.
	Sort By	Displays a list of file attributes that you can use to sort the files in the File List pane.
	View Modes	Opens the View Modes menu, where you can select how to display files in the File List pane.
	Select	Displays a list of file selection options.
	Thumbnail Size	Controls the size of the thumbnails in the File List pane. Drag the slider to adjust the thumbnails.

Maximizing the File List pane

To make the most of your available screen space, you can choose to maximize the File List pane and hide the rest of the Browser panes. The only parts of the Browser that remain visible are the File List pane and whichever toolbars you are currently using.

To maximize the File List pane:

Click View | Maximize File List.
To show only the File List pane and its toolbar, click View | Full Screen.
Click the Close Full Screen button to return to the Browser.

Using the Windows Explorer right-click menu

You can open a file in Windows Explorer from inside ACDSee by using the Folders pane, or Favorites pane.

To open files in Windows Explorer:

In the File List, to use the Windows right-click menu, select a thumbnail, then press CTRL+right-click.
If you want to use the Windows right-click menu
permanently, you can do so under Tools | Options | File List.
In the Folders or Favorites pane, CTRL + right-click the folder containing that file.
Click Explore.
The folder opens in Windows listing the images in that folder in the right-hand pane.