QuickSwitch

[yuyu]

[*]Windows 7 and up are supported.

Tried QuickSwitch on my Windows 7 SP1 x64. It correctly detects paths of Explorer, XYplorer and Total Commander opened windows, but it doesn't switch dialog to the path selected. I tried in safe mode and also on clean system and it still does not work for me on Windows 7. However it works perfectly on Windows 10. Can this be fixed somehow?
I attach the list of ahk recently executed lines and debug info for the "Save" dialog.

win7 problem.zip

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[quib]

Did some test and I just realized that if a `#warn` command appears in ANY place in the script, the whole script will regard it. My thought was it would only be for code that follows.

There was a `#warn` command in some other included file, which caused this. sorry for the mess. =|

[horst.epp]

No such errors here with the source from QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip
Using Compile script or Compile script GUI from the actual 2.0 line.

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Windows 11 Home x64 Version 22H2 (OS Build 22621.1702)

[quib]

Thanks.
I want to stress that, in fact, i am getting only warning, not errors.
`This local variable has the same name as a global variable` [Mentioning _ctrlHandle, ActivecontrolList, id, this_id]

Moreover, the script doesn't work when running in this way [include] or running straight the downloaded ahk script. This is even when i don't have #warn on. The executable runs without warnings.
Can you tell why this is?

[horst.epp]

Also I tried running the ahk script using `#include QuickSwitch.ahk` but got a bunch of errors...
Can you mention which version of AHK you use to compile the code?

Thank you!!

It written for the 1.1 versions of AHK

[quib]

Hello there

Is there a way to make it so the titles in Menu are not selectable?
They dont really have a reason to be...


Also I tried running the ahk script using `#include QuickSwitch.ahk` but got a bunch of errors...
Can you mention which version of AHK you use to compile the code?

Thank you!!

[wontell]

The order the file managers appear in the list is by most recently used. That means if you used XYplorer from C: after you used XYPplorer from D:, The entries from from C: will be in the list first (also: active panel above inactive panel.
So if you don't actively use XYplorer from D:,it is likely that the first 2 XYplorer entries (active + passive pane) are the ones you are looking for.

I will think about it, but how should QuickSwitch know which filemanager(s) to exclude from the list and which one to include?
Or do you mean something like an "ignore-list", like ignore=D:\path to\XYplorer.exe;X:\path\totalcommander.exe;Y:\somewhere\dopus.exe?

Thank you, that's great to know!

And yes, an ignore list or include list or similar would be great!

[NotNull]

The order the file managers appear in the list is by most recently used. That means if you used XYplorer from C: after you used XYPplorer from D:, The entries from from C: will be in the list first (also: active panel above inactive panel.
So if you don't actively use XYplorer from D:,it is likely that the first 2 XYplorer entries (active + passive pane) are the ones you are looking for.

I will think about it, but how should QuickSwitch know which filemanager(s) to exclude from the list and which one to include?
Or do you mean something like an "ignore-list", like ignore=D:\path to\XYplorer.exe;X:\path\totalcommander.exe;Y:\somewhere\dopus.exe?

[horst.epp]

Hey, could there be an option to specify which instance to suggest? I currently run multiple instances of XYplorer located in different places (ie. one in drive C, other in drive D, so on) but when I use QuickSwitch I only use the main C instance to do the switch so I would like the other instances to not be suggested as they make it cumbersome to pick the correct path adding unnecessary items to the list. In the same vein, could we also get an option to ignore the second panel when using XYplorer? Essentially I'm looking for a set of options to get a exact functionality the same as Listary's: Ctrl+Q auto switch to the last focused path in the last focused file manager.

Thank you, this tool is great!

Sorry, but having the path of both panels is one of the advantages of Quick Switch
using Total Commander and XYplorer in 2 pane mode.
I use 2 pane file managers to make use of them and not to ignore it.
Its one of the drawbacks of Listary that I have to go into the file manager
and make the other panel activ to get it available in the Open/Save dialog.

[wontell]

Hey, could there be an option to specify which instance to suggest? I currently run multiple instances of XYplorer located in different places (ie. one in drive C, other in drive D, so on) but when I use QuickSwitch I only use the main C instance to do the switch so I would like the other instances to not be suggested as they make it cumbersome to pick the correct path adding unnecessary items to the list. In the same vein, could we also get an option to ignore the second panel when using XYplorer? Essentially I'm looking for a set of options to get a exact functionality the same as Listary's: Ctrl+Q auto switch to the last focused path in the last focused file manager.

Thank you, this tool is great!

[DaWolfi]

Will take look at it; Windows 11 File Explorer with tabs needs to be supported too (waiting for Microsoft to "deem me worthy"

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This version (linked a few posts above) also supports W11 File Explorer tabs

[Skodd]

Will take look at it; Windows 11 File Explorer with tabs needs to be supported too (waiting for Microsoft to "deem me worthy"

Thanks, I wish I knew about this utility before. For now, as a workaround, I can switch back to the explorer window, switch tab and come back to the file dialog.

[horst.epp]

Will take look at it; Windows 11 File Explorer with tabs needs to be supported too (waiting for Microsoft to "deem me worthy"

Actual Listary supports now Windows 11 Explorer tabs.
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Windows 11 Home x64 Version 22H2 (OS Build 22621.900)
Everything 1.5.0.1331a (x64)
Listary Pro 6.0.11.35

[NotNull]

Will take look at it; Windows 11 File Explorer with tabs needs to be supported too (waiting for Microsoft to "deem me worthy"

[Skodd]

can this be updated to support qttabbar tabs?

[Kiero_]

The version that is in the first post (img1) does not have the option to disable it, I already mentioned it, but it detects open folders (other than the system).
The version from the last post includes the option to enable the option you mentioned, but it does not detect other open folders (only the system one in my case, c). This is the problem.
1.


2.

[tuska]

... I dont want popup when try to save anything.

QuickSwitch Menu -> More settings... -> ⏹ Always open Menu
QuickSwitch Menu -> More settings... -> ⏹ Show Menu after leaving settings

[Kiero_]

Since the newly added options are so far the only ones for which there are no shortcuts (underscores) yet,
I would like to suggest the following:

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Alt+N, N 	No folder numbering
Alt+U, U	Folder numbers with shortcuts 1-0 (10)

Thanks for the suggestion, I forgot to add them (it was obviously already bedtime... ).


QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip

This version show me only C drive. Network folders are not visible. The version from first post works great but I dont want popup when try to save anything.

[horst.epp]

Confirmed
Quick Switch Never here doesn't work with this TC dialog, as there is no real dialog.
It only is shown if Always open menu is on, which I never do

[tuska]

Hi,
I'd like to inform you that QuickSwitch_2022-09-04_v0.5dw9a works differently than QuickSwitch_2022-04-03_v05.

1. Start Total Commander (x64) 10.51
2. Press F1 - Help
3. Click on Tab "Suchen" (="Search")
4. Enter searchtext: ExecUseContextMenu=
5. Double-click [multiple times] on button "Themenliste" (="List of topics")
6. The 'QuickSwitch Menu' appears and the menu item "Never here" is displayed automatically
   - AND -
7. Menu item "AutoSwitch exception" is missing.
8. This behaviour does not occur in QuickSwitch_2022-04-03_v05.
9. If I switch off these options, the error does not occur:
   • Always open Menu
   • Show Menu after leaving settings
10. If I switch on one of the two aforementioned options, this behaviour occurs.

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QuickSwitch.ini

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[Menu]
AlwaysOpenMenu=1
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NrOfMRUFolders=1
ShowFolderNumbers=1
[Colors]
GuiBGColor=F0F2CB
;GuiBGColor=F5F5F5  - QuickSwitch Settings (default) - Color
MenuBGColor=C0C59C
;MenuBGColor=C0C59C - QuickSwitch Menu (default) - Color
;
;FAF0DC FastStone Capture 'Screen Color Picker' = FAEBD7 AntiqueWhite ->
;-> https://www.farb-tabelle.de/en/table-of-color.htm <-
;https://www.voidtools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47857#p47857 
;The "0x" can now be omitted from color values, otherwise it will be truncated
[AutoSwitchException]

Please check.

[tuska]

Since the newly added options are so far the only ones for which there are no shortcuts (underscores) yet,
I would like to suggest the following:

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Alt+N, N 	No folder numbering
Alt+U, U	Folder numbers with shortcuts 1-0 (10)

Thanks for the suggestion, I forgot to add them ...
QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip

Thanks for the prompt setup

[DaWolfi]

Since the newly added options are so far the only ones for which there are no shortcuts (underscores) yet,
I would like to suggest the following:

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Alt+N, N 	No folder numbering
Alt+U, U	Folder numbers with shortcuts 1-0 (10)

Thanks for the suggestion, I forgot to add them (it was obviously already bedtime... ).

QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip

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[tuska]

The numbers 1 to 0 (for 10) will always execute ENTER if the option mentioned above is activated
QuickSwitch-0.5dw9.zip

Many thanks for the implementation!

QuickSwitch Settings
Since the newly added options are so far the only ones for which there are no shortcuts (underscores) yet,
I would like to suggest the following:

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Alt+N, N 	No folder numbering
Alt+U, U	Folder numbers with shortcuts 1-0 (10)

The following should then be possible analogous to the other shortcuts in the "QuickSwitch Settings" menu:
1.   QuickSwitch Settings (Ctrl+Q, S)
1.1 Press a letter (without ALT key)
     - OR -
1.2 Press ALT+letter

Thanks!

[horst.epp]

2horst.epp
Added an option in settings dialog to de-/activate folder numbers

Thanks
Most of the time I use the mouse in this dialogs so I've set this new option.

[DaWolfi]

2horst.epp
Added an option in settings dialog to de-/activate folder numbers

2tuska
The numbers 1 to 0 (for 10) will always execute ENTER if the option mentioned above is activated

QuickSwitch-0.5dw9.zip

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[horst.epp]

2Tuska
If I set the MRU Folders to 7 there will never be more than 9 entries
The first 2 are the current TC pathes and 7 of the history.

This may apply to your case, but not to mine (see picture above).
I am also aware that I could control the scenario.

Theoretically, it is possible to enter the value 10 in the field "MRU folder entries (0-10)".
Then, at the latest, the constellation 1, 10 occurs.

Ok, I see you have more than one TC instances running
which I never do.

[tuska]

2Tuska
If I set the MRU Folders to 7 there will never be more than 9 entries
The first 2 are the current TC pathes and 7 of the history.

This may apply to your case, but not to mine (see picture above).
I am also aware that I could control the scenario.

Theoretically, it is possible to enter the value 10 in the field "MRU folder entries (0-10)".
Then, at the latest, the constellation 1, 10 occurs.

[horst.epp]

2Tuska
If I set the MRU Folders to 7 there will never be more than 9 entries
The first 2 are the current TC pathes and 7 of the history.

[tuska]

2DaWolfi

Could you please make it possible for the digits 1 to 9, inclusive, to ALWAYS automatically execute ENTER after pressing the digit?
Basically, it only affects number 1 at the moment.
 

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The image shows the paths of 2 Total Commander instances (x86, x64) - left/right window respectively.

For example, if these paths exist

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 1 Path\to\...
10 Path\to\...
11 Path\to\...

then CURRENTLY after pressing the digit 1 - in this case - MANUAL <ENTER> must be pressed (because there are also options 10 and 11).

Reason:
99.99% of the time I need the first four entries (different paths!).

Note:
If you use the arrow keys to position the cursor on the number 10 or 11, for example, you must continue to press ENTER
or simply click on one of these lines with the mouse.

[hzhbest]

Thanks very much for the tool! It saves me a great amount of time!
Especially when Listary still can not handle the dialog in WPS and, would do nothing to extend its compatibility to more file-explorer tools.
By using QuickSwitch , WPS is much more comfortable than before.

And now, I figured out a way to get its quick-switch feature to work with Q-dir.
NOTE 1: The modification is not perfect. Since Q-dir doesn't have some APIs to fetch more information, my mod can only quick-switch to the path in the current tab in the active pane in Q-dir, not like in DO or XY.
NOTE 2: To use the mod, Q-dir's "One for all" addressbar must be set to "Classic", no matter you use it or not. ↓

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Attached is the ahk file modified from [QuickSwitch v0.5], with Q-dir support and menu reposition form left to right. ↓

QuickSwitch qdir.zip

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The lines of code related were in:
line 568-587
line 983-987
line 672

P.S. If QuickSwitch can handle not only save/open dialog, but like Listary, also folder-tree location dialog, which is common when some software ask ask you to select a folder for the files to install/extract/dump, that will be perfect.

===Edited 2022-08-24===
The folder-tree dialog request had been posted by wontell , please neglect my P.S..

I would like to have a list of recent opened path in the menu, therefore I could still save/open files in some closed-just-some-minutes-ago folder without reopening it. Then I found DaWolfi has already done it.

===Edited 2022-08-26===
Include a necessary config in Q-dir to use with my modification.

[tuska]

Please remember that the option "Allow Autoswitch" must not be activated if you want the menu to reappear!

However, this was the case in the above tests and should, in my opinion, still be possible as in version 2022-08-21_QuickSwitch-0.5dw7.

Only if I click on the menu item "Never here" or "Not now" instead of "Allow AutoSwitch" in version 2022-08-22_QuickSwitch-0.5dw8,
then the "QuickSwitch Menu" should NOT appear again, as I then no longer need it under normal circumstances.

Note:
"[✓] Show Menu after leaving settings" in version 2022-08-22_QuickSwitch-0.5dw8 has worked many times in several further tests,
but also several times did not work ("Allow AutoSwitch" switched on). I have not yet been able to find out why it sometimes does not work.

Do you have a special system display setting?

No and yes (colour profile).
Monitor 24", native resolution: 1920 x 1280 pixels, Scaling size 125%
Colour profile: Brightness 80 cd/m², White point: 6500 K, Gamma value R,G,B: 2.20 (calibrated)
 

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... Hex isn't Hex ...

Regarding the HEX values for colours, I also noticed differences, namely
between my colour profile and the colours displayed on this website: Table of Color.

I currently solve this by using FastStone Capture 'Screen Color Picker' for the colors on this website and then use
the HEX values from the 'Screen Color Picker'. Then the HEX values in QuickSwitch match the colors on the web page.

(The "0x" can now be omitted from color values, otherwise it will be truncated)
QuickSwitch-0.5dw8.zip

Thank you for this change and your efforts.

[horst.epp]

Still only the divider lines in the menu are colored

[DaWolfi]

Let's see if this quickfix solved the problem for you...
(The "0x" can now be omitted from color values, otherwise it will be truncated)

QuickSwitch-0.5dw8.zip

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[DaWolfi]

And how does it look with the original QuickSwitch 0.5 version?

There was no color option in QuickSwitch 0.5
It looked like this
Screenshot - 22.08.2022 , 20_14_19.png

Thank you!

Oh man, I think I've got it - Hex isn't Hex (kinda stupid mistake... )
Interesting that it doesn't occur on every system, but anyway.
I think I can fix it, but it will take some time - so please be a little patient with me!

[DaWolfi]

And how does it look with the original QuickSwitch 0.5 version?

There was no color option in QuickSwitch 0.5
It looked like this
Screenshot - 22.08.2022 , 20_14_19.png

Thank you!

[horst.epp]

I don't use them but the problem with the Menu Color is not only on Tuska's system.
Its the same here, only the divider lines are colored.
Looks like this:
Screenshot - 22.08.2022 , 19_59_43.png

And how does it look with the original QuickSwitch 0.5 version?

There was no color option in QuickSwitch 0.5
It looked like this

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[DaWolfi]

I don't use them but the problem with the Menu Color is not only on Tuska's system.
Its the same here, only the divider lines are colored.
Looks like this:
Screenshot - 22.08.2022 , 19_59_43.png

And how does it look with the original QuickSwitch 0.5 version?

[horst.epp]

I don't use them but the problem with the Menu Color is not only on Tuska's system.
Its the same here, only the divider lines are colored.
Looks like this:

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[DaWolfi]

The result for "MenuBGColor" is the same with version 2022-08-21_QuickSwitch-0.5dw7 as before.

Window "Quick Switch Menu":
Frame lines on the outside left and right and the dividing line are given the set color,
however, the window is not filled with color how this is possible in the window "QuickSwitch Settings".

The color for "QuickSwitch Menu" was changed both via "QuickSwitch Settings" and manually in "QuickSwitch.ini",
eg MenuBGColor=0x97FFFF. I have carried out tests with two colours.

Very strange! tbh, I have no idea why this happens like that!
Do you have a special system display setting?

[DaWolfi]

Further tests have shown the following:

If I
- press the button "OK" without changing anything or "Cancel" in "QuickSwitch Settings" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again
- change the color to MenuBGColor=0xC6E2FF press the button "OK" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again
- change the color to GuiBGColor=0x97FFFF press the button "OK" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" no longer appears
- change the Menu backgroud color (0xHEX) to 0xC6E2FF, press "OK" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again AND afterwords
  change the Dialogs background color (0xHEX) to 0xC6E2FF, press "OK" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again
- press the button "Debug this dialog", "Cancel", then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again

So I would say that this function basically works. Exceptions confirm the rule.

Thanks again for testing!
Please remember that the option "Allow Autoswitch" must not be activated if you want the menu to reappear!
(Thus, selecting a folder from the menu list will also notdisplay the menu again)

[tuska]

You have to set the option "Show menu after leaving settings" under More Settings.

Yes, "Show Menu after leaving settings" was checked!
Interestingly, this time it worked and the "QuickSwitch Menu" reappeared.

Further tests have shown the following:

If I
- press the button "OK" without changing anything or "Cancel" in "QuickSwitch Settings" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again
- change the color to MenuBGColor=0xC6E2FF press the button "OK" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again
- change the color to GuiBGColor=0x97FFFF press the button "OK" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" no longer appears
- change the Menu backgroud color (0xHEX) to 0xC6E2FF, press "OK" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again AND afterwords
  change the Dialogs background color (0xHEX) to 0xC6E2FF, press "OK" then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again
- press the button "Debug this dialog", "Cancel", then the "QuickSwitch Menu" appears again

So I can now also confirm that this function basically works. Exceptions confirm the rule.
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[horst.epp]

Example:
1. Ctrl+S "Save as..." dialogue opens
2. Ctrl+Q "QuickSwitch Menu" opens
3. Click on arrow-up -> Cursor is positioned on menu item "More Settings...
4. Press ENTER -> "QuickSwitch Settings" appears
5. Click on the button "Reset to defaults", then on "OK
6. Now I am back in the dialogue "Save as...
7. As I understand your text, the "QuickSwitch Menu" should now open again automatically - but this does not happen.

Here It works as described.
You have to set the option "Show menu after leaving settings" under More Settings.

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[tuska]

2tuska
Please check if MenuBGColor is set correctly now.

The result for "MenuBGColor" is the same with version 2022-08-21_QuickSwitch-0.5dw7 as before.

Window "Quick Switch Menu":
Frame lines on the outside left and right and the dividing line are given the set color,
however, the window is not filled with color how this is possible in the window "QuickSwitch Settings".

The color for "QuickSwitch Menu" was changed both via "QuickSwitch Settings" and manually in "QuickSwitch.ini",
eg MenuBGColor=0x97FFFF. I have carried out tests with two colours.

I've also added an option to the settings, that the menu should be opened again either when one is
selecting an autoswitch option from the menu (except an autoswitch folder/action is active),
or if one is returning from the settings window.

Example:
1. Ctrl+S "Save as..." dialogue opens
2. Ctrl+Q "QuickSwitch Menu" opens
3. Click on arrow-up -> Cursor is positioned on menu item "More Settings...
4. Press ENTER -> "QuickSwitch Settings" appears
5. Click on the button "Reset to defaults", then on "OK
6. Now I am back in the dialogue "Save as...
7. As I understand your text, the "QuickSwitch Menu" should now open again automatically - but this does not happen.

Please check.
Thank you!
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[horst.epp]

2horst.epp
I've added "OK" and "Cancel" buttons to the GUI as you suggested.

2tuska
Please check if MenuBGColor is set correctly now.

I've also added an option to the settings, that the menu should be opened again either when one is selecting an autoswitch option from the menu (except an autoswitch folder/action is active), or if one is returning from the settings window.

This can be turned on/off in the settings window: Show Menu after leaving settings
as well as in the INI: ReDisplayMenu=0 (or 1, section MENU)


QuickSwitch-0.5dw7.zip

Thanks for the update, works fine here with the new Settings layout.

[DaWolfi]

2horst.epp
I've added "OK" and "Cancel" buttons to the GUI as you suggested.

2tuska
Please check if MenuBGColor is set correctly now.

I've also added an option to the settings, that the menu should be opened again either when one is selecting an autoswitch option from the menu (except an autoswitch folder/action is active), or if one is returning from the settings window.

This can be turned on/off in the settings window: Show Menu after leaving settings
as well as in the INI: ReDisplayMenu=0 (or 1, section MENU)

QuickSwitch-0.5dw7.zip

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[tuska]

When using a file manager, e.g. Total Commander, it is possible to call up these paths to the desktop

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C:\Users\user\Desktop .........	= Desktop User      / user: Your username on your PC
C:\Users\Public\Desktop	.......	= Desktop Public

... and use QuickSwitch-0.5dw6 - 2022-08-15.

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\\Desktop\ .................... = Virtual folder

... cannot be used with QuickSwitch-0.5dw6 - 2022-08-15.

[matsuru]

@notnull,

Thank you for developing such a wonderful tool. I have just discover this recently and I am loving it.

I have 1 suggestion which might be useful.
Is it possible for the user to add in some custom folders, for example: desktop.
There are times I would like to save files to the desktop but it doesn't give me the option unless I open the desktop with explorer.
I it would be handy to have the option to add custom folders to the list.

Thank you.

[tuska]

I also need to investigate further why the active Total Commander tab is not always found!

Mmhh, I did a quick test with 3 Total Commander instances and could not find any error so far.
I work exclusively in Total Commander with "Tabs, locked, but directory changes allowed".

[tuska]

What exactly does the option "Always open Menu" do?
I don't notice any difference whether I tick the option or not.

If this option is enabled, the menu is displayed automatically after a file dialog has opened.
Otherwise one has to use Ctrl+Q to open it manually if needed.

Thanks for the prompt info.

This is not happening with me at the moment.
Tested with Word 2021, Outlook 2021, EmEditor Pro, FS Capture, Everything 1.5.0.1315a (x64).

[DaWolfi]

What exactly does the option "Always open Menu" do? I don't notice any difference whether I tick the option or not.

If this option is enabled, the menu is displayed automatically after a file dialog has opened.
Otherwise one has to use Ctrl+Q to open it manually if needed.