Directory Navigation

Easy directory navigation, the act of changing the displayed directory, is essential in file management. FS/2 accomplishes directory navigation through use of:

Any of the above features may be also be used to set the target directory for functions (Copy, Move, Zip, etc.) that require it.

Using The Mouse

The simplest and easiest directory change is accomplished by a simple click (or double click if the single click option is not enabled) on the directory name in the directory tree. When the desired directory is not in the displayed directory tree(s), i.e. it's on a different drive, and it has been accessed recently (in Last Used Directories) or has been previously added to the Dirmarks tree or the Frequently Used Directories list, then other methods listed above may be used to change directories. Otherwise, change to the desired drive by clicking the drive letter in the Drives list and proceed to select the directory in the Directories tree.

If interested in alternately viewing two directories, use the Last Directory button at the bottom of the Directories window. Pushing it repeatably flip-flops between the current and previous directories.

A mouse chord is recognized when both the LMB and RMB are simultaneously pressed. A mouse chord in the:
A mouse chord on a directory in the directory tree will change the tree moding on-the-fly to the Current Dir View - which displays only that directory.

Using The Keyboard

In general, using the mouse for directory navigation is easier than using the keyboard. The choice of the method or device used depends on user preference. Keyboard users should use F5 to activate the Drives window and press the desired drive letter to change drives. The Change Directory dialog (hit the backslash key to activate) may be the easiest to change directories. Otherwise use F6 to activate the Directories window, then repeatedly press the first character of the directory name to seek the desired directory. Some up-down cursor scrolling in the directory tree may still be necessary. See Keys Help for all keyboard accelerators.

Change to Last Used Directory
 Change to Parent Directory
 Last Used Directory List

A list of last 20 used directories is maintained as a context menu. The list is purged of invalid or duplicate entries as it is activated. To pop up this list, use a mouse chord (simultaneously press both the LMB and RMB) in the active Files window or Ctrl+Shift+L from the keyboard. Keyboard accelerators 0 to 9 are provided for random selection from the first 10 entries.
Frequently Used Directories

A Frequently Used Directories List of up to 20 entries may be created and used to switch directories to any directory in the system. Although DirMarks provides a similar capability, this FS/2 v2 context menu remains as an option. Use the 'Set Freq Dirs' menu item to create the list.
Directory Marks

A Directory Marks (DirMarks) tree of frequently used directories may be created and used to change to any directory in the system with a single LMB click. To add an entry in the tree, RMB select the directory in the tree which will be before the new entry and double click the directory to enter.
The DirMarks window is closed upon any directory selection that does not modify the tree.
Change Directory Dialog

A Change Directory dialog window may be used to seek a directory in the current tree(s), change drives or change to a fully specified directory path. In the seek mode, the directory that matches the entered characters (or string) is selected in the applicable directory tree. Use the Next button to seek duplicate directory manes that match. A mouse click anywhere in the Directories window or hitting the Esc or Enter keys will close the dialog.

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