Browsing files in the File List pane

The File List pane is the large pane in the center of the Manage mode window. 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 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.

Using the File List pane

There are three sections in the File List pane: the Contents bar, the File List drop-down lists, and the File List toolbar. The overlay icons, which appear on the thumbnails, provide additional information about the files.

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 drop-down lists

Filter	Displays a list of filter options such as rating and category. You can also select Advanced Filters and create a custom filter.
Group	Displays a list of file attributes that you can use to group files in the File List pane.
Sort	Displays a list of file attributes that you can use to sort the files in the File List pane.
View	Displays a list of view options for viewing files in the File List pane.
Select	Displays a list of file selection options.

File List toolbar

	Add to image basket	Adds selected images to the image basket.
	Rotate left	Rotates selected images to the left.
	Rotate right	Rotates selected images to the right.
	Compare images	Opens selected images in the Compare Images Viewer.
	Zoom slider	Controls the size of the thumbnails in the File List pane. Drag the slider to adjust the thumbnails.

Overlay icons

	Sound	Appears if the file contains embedded or associated audio.
	Rating	Appears if the file has been rated in the ACDSee 12 database.
	Database information	Appears if the file has information stored in the ACDSee 12 database.
	File format	Displays the file format.
	Category	Appears if the file has been categorized.
	Shortcut	Appears if the item is a shortcut to another file.
	Offline	Appears if the file is stored on an offline device.
	Excluded items	Appears if the file has been excluded from the ACDSee 12 database.
	Tagged items	Appears if the file has been tagged.
	Untagged items	Appears if the file has not been tagged.
	Auto-rotate	Appears if the file has been automatically rotated.
	Edited	Appears if the file has been edited.

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 Manage mode panes. The only parts of the Manage mode window that remain visible are the File List pane and whichever toolbars you are currently using.

To maximize the File List pane:

1. Click View | Maximize File List.
2. To show only the File List pane and its toolbar, click View | Full Screen.
3. Click the Close Full Screen button to return to Manage mode.

Using the Windows Explorer right-click menu

You can open a file in Windows Explorer from inside ACDSee 12 by using the Folders pane, or Favorites pane.

To open files in Windows Explorer:

1. In the File List, to use the Windows right-click menu, select a thumbnail, then press CTRL + right-click.

2. If you want to use the Windows right-click menu permanently, you can select the check box in Tools | Options | File List.

3. In the Folders or Favorites pane, CTRL + right-click the folder containing that file.
4. Click Explore.

5. The folder opens in Windows listing the images in that folder in the right-hand pane.

See also:

• Setting File List pane options
• Changing views

Browsing files in the File List pane