Using Browse Mode

In Browse mode, you can browse and sort your files and images.

You can also switch very quickly to the other modes by clicking the mode buttons in the top right corner.

The panes in Browse mode are fully customizable, and can be moved, resized, hidden, docked, or closed. You can also stack the panes together for easy reference and accessibility, and to maximize your screen space.

If the pane you want to view is not visible, click Panes from the top left main toolbar and select a pane.

About the Browse Mode Panes

Browse mode consists of the following panes:

File List

The File List pane displays the contents of the currently selected folder, or the results of your latest search. The File List pane is always visible, and cannot be hidden or closed. You can customize the File List pane by changing the way the files are displayed, or the size of the thumbnails.

Folders

This pane displays the directory structure of your computer, much like the directory tree in Windows Explorer. You can use the Folders pane to browse through the folders and display their contents in the File List pane. You can also display the contents of multiple folders in the File List pane by clicking the Easy-Select indicator opposite each folder, on the left side of the pane.

Preview

This pane displays a thumbnail preview and histogram of any image or media file currently selected in the File List pane. You can adjust the size of the thumbnail by resizing the Preview pane, and also specify whether you want the Preview pane to play media files or just display the first frame.

Browse Mode Functionality

The drop-down menus and toolbar buttons in Browse mode give you quick access to often-used tasks.

The drop-down menus and toolbar buttons include the following:

  • Batch: where you can run all the batch editing processes.
  • Slideshow: where you can configure and run a slideshow.
  • SendPix: a free media sharing service offered by ACDSee (toolbar button).

Working with Browse Mode Panes

You can open and close panes in Browse mode to suit your preferences, and move, float, or stack any of the panes to customize the layout of the Browse mode window.

To Open or Close Panes in Browse Mode:

Click Panes and select the pane you want to open or close.

Moving Panes

You can move a pane from a docked or floating position to a new location. You can move one pane at a time, or several stacked panes.

To Move a Pane:

  1. Drag the pane's title bar and hold your cursor over any of the arrows of the Docking Compass.
  2. When the shaded marquee displays the position of the pane you want, release the mouse button.
  3. To return a pane to its previous location, double-click its title bar.

To Move a Docked or Floating Pane:

Do one of the following:

  • Drag the pane's tab to a new location. Only one pane moves.
  • Drag the pane's title bar to a new location. Any panes stacked beneath it also move.

If you use dual monitors, you can move the panes to your second monitor to free up space on your main monitor.

Docking Panes

When you select a pane in the Browse mode, the Docking Compass activates to help you place the pane precisely. The Docking Compass consists of an outer and inner ring of arrows. When you hold your cursor over any of the arrows, a shaded marquee displays the potential position of the pane.

To Dock a Pane in Browse Mode Window:

  1. Drag the pane's title bar or tab to activate the Docking Compass.
  2. To dock a pane around the outer edge of the window, hold your cursor over any of the outer arrows of the Docking Compass, and then release the mouse button.
  3. To dock a pane around the outer edge of the File List pane, or any another pane, hold your cursor over the inner arrows of the Docking compass, and then release the mouse button.

Stacking Panes

You can stack panes and reorder their tabs to suit your needs.

To Stack Panes:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Drag one pane's title bar onto the title bar of another pane until the shaded marquee appears, and then release the mouse button.
    • Drag one pane inside another, hold your cursor over the center of the Docking Compass, and then release the mouse button.
  2. To reorder the panes, drag a tab to the left or right in the tab order.
  3. To separate a tabbed pane, drag the pane’s tab to another location on the screen.

Resizing Panes

You can resize all the panes in Browse mode, whether they are docked or floating.

To Resize a Docked Pane:

  1. Hold your cursor over the edge of the pane until the cursor changes to arrows and lines.
  2. Drag the edge of the pane to the size you want.

To Resize a Floating Pane:

Hold your cursor over the edge or corner of the pane and then drag the pane to the size you want.

Resetting the Layout

All of the panes available in Browse mode can be restored to their default positions at any time.

To Reset the Layout:

Click View | Reset Layout.