Defaults for viewing files

rocad · 3rd Nov 2009, 09:03 pm

We recently got new computers and after installing ACLT the file>open dialog box defaults to preview. I'd prefer that it default to list. I can pick view>list and it changes but it defaults back to preview. Is there a way to change this?

cedwards · 3rd Nov 2009, 11:53 pm

I would be willing to bet since it's a new computer it's not autocad it's how you have folders set up on your machine. To change the default view to "list"(I prefer details) you need to do it outside autocad.

1.) Open any folder in windows
2.) Change view to list:
View--->List
3.) Now we need to apply to all folders:
Tools--->Folder Options--->Click on View Tab---->Apply to all folders

This should fix autocad and sit your default view to "list".

rocad · 4th Nov 2009, 01:14 pm

I tried this but it didn't fix it. AutoCad is the only application that is doing this. I've looked everywhere in AutoCad for a place to change the default but so far I've had no luck.

Tankman · 5th Nov 2009, 05:22 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocad

I tried this but it didn't fix it. AutoCad is the only application that is doing this. I've looked everywhere in AutoCad for a place to change the default but so far I've had no luck.

Mine is showing up fine, vs. '05, however, does anyone know how to get the COMMENTS showing in the list files, in AutoCAD.

I have COMMENTS showing when I list files usin' Windows XP Pro by default.

3rd Nov 2009, 09:03 pm	#1
rocad Forum Newbie Using: AutoCAD LT 2000i Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Defaults for viewing files We recently got new computers and after installing ACLT the file>open dialog box defaults to preview. I'd prefer that it default to list. I can pick view>list and it changes but it defaults back to preview. Is there a way to change this?

4th Nov 2009, 01:14 pm	#3
rocad Forum Newbie Using: AutoCAD LT 2000i Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	I tried this but it didn't fix it. AutoCad is the only application that is doing this. I've looked everywhere in AutoCad for a place to change the default but so far I've had no luck. Last edited by rocad : 4th Nov 2009 at 02:53 pm.

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3rd Nov 2009, 11:53 pm	#2
cedwards Junior Member Using: AutoCAD 2010 Computer Details Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, TN Posts: 23	I would be willing to bet since it's a new computer it's not autocad it's how you have folders set up on your machine. To change the default view to "list"(I prefer details) you need to do it outside autocad. 1.) Open any folder in windows 2.) Change view to list: View--->List 3.) Now we need to apply to all folders: Tools--->Folder Options--->Click on View Tab---->Apply to all folders This should fix autocad and sit your default view to "list".