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Browsing using ACDSee Tabs

ACDSee Tabs in Manage Mode allow you to open and manage multiple folders, search results, and more—all within a single window. You can easily open folders in new tabs, retain search results for later reference, and conduct multiple searches, switching between them as needed.

When working with assets in Manage Mode, you can open up to 25 different tabs.

Managing ACDSee Tabs

Opening a new tab to the Home Folder

To open a new Tab to the Home Folder, perform one of the following:

Click the + to the right of the currently visible tab(s).
Right-click on the tab-bar and select New Tab, or press Ctrl + T.
Right-click on any folder and select Open in New Tab.

The Home folder can be changed in the Manage mode options. See Setting the Manage Mode Options.

Opening a New Tab to a Specific Folder

To open a new Tab to a specific Folder, perform one of the following:

Right-click on a folder and select Open in New Tab. You can open folders in a new tab this way from the File List pane, and the Folders pane.
Middle-click a folder.
Right-click a tab-bar and select Duplicate or press Alt + D. Using the shortcut will duplicate your currently selected tab.

Closing a Single Tab

When you have more than one tab open, individual tabs can be closed by performing one of the following:

Click the X that appears on the right side of the tab.	If there are 2 or more tabs currently open, an X will display on the right side of each tab allowing you to close it.
Middle-click on a tab.	This will close the tab you clicked on.
Right-click on a tab and select Close Tab, or press Ctrl + W.	This will close your currently selected tab.

Closing Multiple Tabs

Right-clicking on a tab will select it. When you have more than one tab open, multiple tabs can be closed by performing one of the following:

Right-click on a tab and select Close Other Tabs	This will close all other tabs that are currently open, aside from the one you clicked on.
Right-click on a tab and select Close Tabs to the Left.	This will close all other tabs that are currently open to the left in the tab-bar from the one you clicked on.
Right-click on a tab and select Close Tabs to the Right.	This will close all other tabs that are currently open to the right in the tab-bar from the one you clicked on.

Manage Mode will always have a minimum of one (1) tab open.

Tab Navigation

Tabs can be traversed quickly with keyboard shortcuts.

Activate Next Tab	Press Ctrl + Page Down, or Ctrl + Tab to move focus to the Tab to the right of the one currently selected.
Activate Previous Tab	Press Ctrl + Page Up, or Ctrl + Shift + Tab to move focus to the Tab to the left of the one currently selected.

Transferring Files Between Tabs

You can drag and drop files between tabs by selecting assets you want to move. Drag the files up to the tab you want to transfer them to and hover the mouse there for a moment, which will select that Tab. Then simply drop them into the tab's file list to transfer the files.

Managing Panes and Options in ACDSee Tabs

In Manage mode, many options and panes can be customized independently for each tab. This includes settings for Filter, Group, and View options, as well as the Folders, Catalog, Calendar, and Advanced Search panes. When a new tab is opened, whether through a menu or shortcut, its options and panes will be duplicated from the previously selected tab. When ACDSee is closed, all tabs will close with it, however upon restarting ACDSee, the program will restore the options from the tab that was active when it was closed last.

Performing Searches using ACDSee Tabs

Searches are performed within tabs, allowing you to retain your search results by simply opening a new tab continuing to work there, easily returning to your original search tab at any time. This gives you significant control over your search capabilities: allowing for multiple searches, easy navigation between searches, and the ability to continue working without losing any of your search results.

Searches conducted within the Advanced Search, Catalog, or Calendar pane, along with search criteria in Advanced Search and items selected within the Catalog and Calendar pane, are specific to each tab. This allows you to maintain distinct searches and selections across multiple tabs, enabling easier comparison and efficient workflow management.