I'm the developer of Folders Popup. Many DOpus users asked me to include Directory Opus support in this app. I started using DOpus to test release v2 of FP that included basic DOpus support. And I felt in love with DOpus! So, now, I'm almost ready to release the first "really DOpus aware" version of Folders Popup. I just need some time from DOpus users to test it before official release.
Folders Popup 101
For those new to Folders Popup, this freeware is basically a folder launcher (often described to Direct Folders replacement). Folders Popup is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1. In a few words, here is what FP is doing:
- All your favorite folders, documents and web pages at your finger tip – press the middle mouse button (or press Windows-K) over a file dialog box, a file Explorer window or the desktop to popup your personalized favorites launcher.
- If your mouse does not have a middle button, you can choose another trigger in the Options dialog box.
- Hold the Shift key while pressing the mouse middle mouse button (or press Shift-Windows-K) to popup a new File Explorer window from any window.
- The Special folders menu gives an easy access to Desktop, Document, Pictures, My Computer, Network Neighborhood, Control Panel and Recycle Bin.
- The Recent folders menu lists the recent folders memorized by Windows.
- Use the "Switch" menu to switch to any opened file Explorer windows (and now listers!) or open one of these folders in a dialog box.
- And much more: see code.jeanlalonde.ca/folderspopup/
Now, more about Directory Opus...
What's new in v3.2 beta for Directory Opus (DOpus) users:
- At Folders Popup startup, the app prompts you to activate DOpus support automatically if the software is found on the system.
- Navigate user folders and recent folders in DOpus listers reliably and seamlessly using internal commands.
- Enable special folders menus (My Computer, Network Neighborhood, Recycle Bin, etc.) in DOpus using built-in aliases.
- The "Switch Explorer" menu combines in one menu the folders opened in Windows Explorer and listers in DOpus.
- Use DOpus icons for listers in the "Switch Explorer" menu.
- The "Switch in dialog box" menu proposes to load in a file dialog box any folder opened in Windows Explorer or listers in DOpus.
- Using the DOpus system command DOpusRt to change the current folder and gather information about listers for "Switch Explorer" or "Add this folder" menus.
- Adapted support for special collections in DOpus (like search result windows).
Release v3.2 of Folders Popup in now ready for beta tests. Even if it has been well tested, you must understand that some bugs may still be present in the app. The goal of the beta testing is to uncover these last bugs. If you would like to join the beta test, please see more info and the download link on this page:
code.jeanlalonde.ca/beta-testers ... opup-v3-2/
Please report bugs by email at ahk@jeanlalonde.ca or on the above web page.
Take note that I’m not affiliated with the GPSoft (developers of Directory Opus) in any way. However, I thank them for their support.