Opening files in Chief 6, pointing my browser...

[Maureen Giattino]

I am trying to change the default directory for Chief 6.0 so when I want to open a file the Chief 6.0 directory will be the first directory to appear in the dialog box. I know this was discussed at some point but can't locate the topic through a search. Any help would be greatly appreciated.




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[Dan Marrin]

Maureen:

I'm assuming you have a shortcut for Chief60 on your desktop and that you are using Win98. If I am correct in these assumptions, right click your Chief60 Icon, select properties/shortcut, and in the start in: box type C:\Chief60, again assuming the C drive is where you have installed Chief60.

Now when you go to the open command, it should start you out in that directory.

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Dan Marrin
Lake Shore, MN

[Chieftain]

Dan's right about how to do this, but there is one little quirck that took a long time to figure out. You must have a VALID chief 6.0 PL1 file in the directory you are useing or the program will NOT use the directory. A blank directory, a directory with nothing but subfolders or one with chief '97 files only in it WILL NOT WORK.

Strange? I think so.

[fitz]

A much better faster way is to keep active files on the desktop toolbar. Instant access to any active file you need.
Mike Hall
San Diego

[Maureen Giattino]

Thanks for the help! I'm now pointed in the right direction...

There's so much good information at this site. Thanks to everyone who contributes!