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The right-click (context) menu on folders and files in the Open dialogs in AutoCAD, Inventor (or in Window Explorer and File managers) in Windows Vista can display other, originally hidden functions.

If you right-click on a folder or file and hold down the Shift key, your context menu will display more functions - the following hidden functions will be added:

  • Pin to Start Menu
  • Add to Quick Launch
  • Copy as Path
  • Open Command Window Here (on folders)
ACADInventor
100% VistaCAD,HP
13.1.2008    6729×  
applies to: AutoCAD · Inventor ·

See also:
Tip 14374:The operation is canceled - when checking-in an Inventor assembly into Vault.
Tip 14310:Easy graphical display of the project or assembly file structure (hidden function).
Tip 13992:How to change the color, font and appearance (bold, italic, etc.) of checked-out files in Vault?
Tip 13891:How to remove personal data from a document (Properties)?
Tip 13513:How to quickly record a video from a CAD application or other Windows program? (replacing Screencast)


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