HoppaLong Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 When I boot into 98SE there is one app I use constantly. It lacks an important feature.When you save a file it doesn't "remember" the last directory. As a result, you're constantlyburying through the same folders to reach the one you want.Back when 98SE was new there were free extensions or add-ons to improve the "Save As"dialog box. I searched my old apps collection, but I couldn't find anything.Is there a way to enhance "Save As" so I can jump directly to the selected folder, even ifthe app I'm using lacks this feature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loblo Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I use FileBox eXtender mostly for its stay on top button but it does what you want too I think. Not sure if the current version still support 98/Me though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdfox7 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I think it depends on the program you are using. Office 97, Word, lets you specify the default save location: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drugwash Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) [...] Is there a way to enhance "Save As" so I can jump directly to the selected folder, even ifthe app I'm using lacks this feature?If I'm not mistaken, I believe the DM2 project had the ability to add certain features to the Open/Save dialogs, as well as other enhancements (minimize to floating icon is what I liked best, as well as roll-up). Unfotunately it had a few issues and never got polished enough. At some point I fixed the missing thumbnail preview under 9x (GetDCEx() failed - was it only on my system?) but never got to check the other quirks.The project used to be hosted at SourceForge, dunno if it's still there (can't check now - low bandwidth, downloading something, search engines won't even display).Found it here. (updated with link to project homepage) Edited October 18, 2015 by Drugwash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoppaLong Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 loblo, I just read the info about FileBox eXtender at the Hyperionics site.It seems perfect for the job! If this description is correct, it works withWindows 3.1-to-XP."These special buttons will appear for all styles of file dialogs (the oldWindows 3.1 style file dialog boxes, new "Explorer" style boxes introducedwith Windows 95, and even with the latest file dialog boxes in MS Officeand Windows XP)."The button that will resolve my problem has the clock icon. It opens a "RecentFolders" menu. That's exactly what I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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