Open Shortcuts

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Open shortcuts are references stored in projects or the Toolbox that point to directories on a local or network drive. When an open shortcut is invoked, the standard Open File dialog box is displayed with the contents of the directory. Open shortcuts make it quick to access deep directories that are frequently used.

Refer to Adding Components to Projects or Adding Components to the Toolbox for instructions on adding components to projects or the Toolbox. In addition, open shortcuts can be created by right-clicking a file in a project or the Toolbox and selecting Make "Open..." Shortcut.

Open Shortcut Options

To access options for the selected open shortcut, do one of the following:

The following options are available:

Open Shortcut Properties

Open shortcut properties are used to alter the destination of the shortcut or to change the open shortcut's name. The Properties dialog box is also used to assign a custom icon to an open shortcut or to assign a custom key binding. To access the Properties dialog box, right-click the open shortcut and select Properties.

Assigning Custom Icons to Open Shortcuts

The default open shortcut icon can be replaced with custom icons. Komodo includes more than 600 icons; alternatively, select a custom image stored on a local or network drive (use 16x16-pixel images for best results).

To assign a custom icon to an open shortcut:

  1. On the Projects tab or Toolbox tab, right-click the desired open shortcut and select Properties. Alternatively, click the open shortcut in the Projects tab or Toolbox tab, then select Projects|shortcut_name|Properties or Toolbox|shortcut_name|Properties.
  2. In the Properties dialog box, click Change Icon.
  3. In the Pick an Icon dialog box, select a new icon and click OK. Alternatively, click Choose Other, and browse to the desired image file.
  4. In the Properties dialog box for the open shortcut, click OK. The custom icon is displayed next to the open shortcut.

To revert to the default icon for a selected open shortcut:

  1. On the Projects tab or Toolbox tab, right-click the desired open shortcut and select Properties.
  2. Click Reset, then click OK. The default icon is displayed next to the open shortcut.

Open Shortcut Key Bindings

Custom key bindings can be assigned to open shortcuts stored in the Toolbox or in a Project. Use the Key Binding tab in the open shortcut's Properties to specify the keystrokes that invoke the open shortcut. See Key Bindings for Custom Components for more information.