Is there any way to change the default directory you get when you want to open a file? The default behaviour with current working directory of the current file is good, but if Notepad++ doesn't know what directory to pick, it resorts to its own directory. It would be nice to be able to set this directory somehow.
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On any shortcut (either on the Desktop, or in the Start menu), right-click on it and, in the menu that opens, click "Properties" (should be at the bottom of the menu).
That should bring up a Properties window for that shortcut. If it's not already on the 'Shortcut' tab when the window opens, click on that tab. The "Start in:" field should be there.
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Remember that you need to have the "Remember last operation directory" option checked in the Preferences->MISC dialog, otherwise it'll immediately change back to the directory of the current file or Notepad++ directory itself.
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I agree - it's really annoying that it always opens notepad+ directory. It should at least remember last selected directory, but the best would be to have a configurable default directory.
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If you're starting Notepad++ with a shortcut, either on the desktop or in the Start menu, right-click on that shortcut and open its Properties. There should be a field in one of the tabs that says something like "Start in:" (note: I'm on a Win98 system at the moment, and I'll have to check the XP and Vista systems for their equivalents, but it probably isn't really necessary... I think they're mostly similar). Change that to whatever directory you prefer. (Yes, it's not variable, but it's one way of attempting to have Notepad++ start with a different working directory.)
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Hi!
Is there any way to change the default directory you get when you want to open a file? The default behaviour with current working directory of the current file is good, but if Notepad++ doesn't know what directory to pick, it resorts to its own directory. It would be nice to be able to set this directory somehow.
- Peder -
Nope, couldn't find the "Start in" field on my XP. Could you be more specific?
- Peder -
On any shortcut (either on the Desktop, or in the Start menu), right-click on it and, in the menu that opens, click "Properties" (should be at the bottom of the menu).
That should bring up a Properties window for that shortcut. If it's not already on the 'Shortcut' tab when the window opens, click on that tab. The "Start in:" field should be there.
Remember that you need to have the "Remember last operation directory" option checked in the Preferences->MISC dialog, otherwise it'll immediately change back to the directory of the current file or Notepad++ directory itself.
I agree - it's really annoying that it always opens notepad+ directory. It should at least remember last selected directory, but the best would be to have a configurable default directory.
If you're starting Notepad++ with a shortcut, either on the desktop or in the Start menu, right-click on that shortcut and open its Properties. There should be a field in one of the tabs that says something like "Start in:" (note: I'm on a Win98 system at the moment, and I'll have to check the XP and Vista systems for their equivalents, but it probably isn't really necessary... I think they're mostly similar). Change that to whatever directory you prefer. (Yes, it's not variable, but it's one way of attempting to have Notepad++ start with a different working directory.)