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Open shortcuts are references stored in projects or the Toolbox that point to directories on a local or network drive. When an open shortcut is invoked, the standard Open File dialog box is displayed with the contents of the directory. Open shortcuts make it quick to access deep directories that are frequently used.
Refer to Adding Components to Projects or Adding Components to the Toolbox for instructions on adding components to projects or the Toolbox. In addition, open shortcuts can be created by right-clicking a file in a project or the Toolbox and selecting Make "Open..." Shortcut.
To access options for the selected open shortcut, do one of the following:
The following options are available:
libz
(for example
WinZip). The Export Package option differs
from the Export as Project File option in that
copies of filesystem-based components (such as files and dialog
projects) are included in the archive. Conversely,
Export as Project File creates a project with
a reference to the component's original location and does not
create copies of the components. When Export
Package is invoked, you are prompted for a name and
file location for the package. Exported packages can only be
imported into "container" objects in Komodo, such as projects,
the Toolbox, and folders within projects and the Toolbox. See
Toolbox -
Exporting and Importing Toolbox Contents, Importing and
Exporting Projects via Packages, or Folders - Import
Contents from Package for more information.Open shortcut properties are used to alter the destination of the shortcut or to change the open shortcut's name. The Properties dialog box is also used to assign a custom icon to an open shortcut or to assign a custom key binding. To access the Properties dialog box, right-click the open shortcut and select Properties.
The default open shortcut icon can be replaced with custom icons. Komodo includes more than 600 icons; alternatively, select a custom image stored on a local or network drive (use 16x16-pixel images for best results).
To assign a custom icon to an open shortcut:
To revert to the default icon for a selected open shortcut:
Custom key bindings can be assigned to open shortcuts stored in the Toolbox or in a Project. Use the Key Binding tab in the open shortcut's Properties to specify the keystrokes that invoke the open shortcut. See Key Bindings for Custom Components for more information.