QT TabBar - Tabs in Windows Explorer (XP/Vista)

yeah. only the "up" button works :(

I'm in email contact with the author. I will ask him ;)

But he always needs "some time" to answer^^

I'll tell u, if there are news...

#463732

http://quizo.at.infoseek.co.jp/freeware/QT...anual_En.html#3

I just want to know if he's working on the bug, or if he's given up on it..

#464312

Although this was my first problem with QT Tabbar, too, it's no more as it finally killed my Styler Toolbar anyway...

After Quizo added a "View Mode" button to QT Tab, there isn't anything (except maybe the "New Folder" button) I'm missing. It's styleable also - well, maybe with buttons of max. 24*24px, but that's enough for me... :)

#464326

I have no issues with my other explorer buttons... the forward, back, up, and folders buttons all work for me.

Pretty nice app, thanks for the heads up.

#469204

This just had a major update. Some nice changes IMO.

From the site:

Version 1.1 ( 2007-9-5 )

+Supports Plugins

+Supports language file

+Option to send window to task tray

+Option to specify Preview tip max size

+now Toolbar background color is available on XP

+merged Shortcut key editor

+added user skins

+installer update

Plugin pack

FileTools

FolderButton

WindowManager

Memo

ViewModeButton

-folder memo, view mode button are now provided as plugin

-purged Password, Screen shot

*fixed: memory usage and some leaks

*fixed some bugs

Edit: Check out the Window Manager Plugin. That's just eliminated my need for Sizer! :)

#472012

Thanks a million for the update, mate. Looks like my favourite pice of software just got even better. One thing though, does it ignore the existing config like the developer version did?

#472028

Yes, it does.

What I did this time was go to the registry and exported the the Groups and UserApps Keys to a reg file. Then applied them after installing the new version. You have to kill explorer again or logoff. Or apply the reg files after installing QT Tabbar.

Never tried it with the general settings but, it may work for those since he just add additional features in.

Here's the Key Path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareQuizoQTTabBar

Edit: Here's some script files to do the backup & restore. You'll need to change this to the folder you want to save the files too.

rfPath="C:Backups"

Registry.zip

Attachment: Registry.zip

#472031

Great stuff, no longer do I have to use an explorer replacement for this feature.

#473529

Is there any Windows XP-themed toolbar button skin available?

#489120

If someone using brushed tiger visuals style still like me, here's nice skin for you :)

http://myssynen.deviantart.com/art/Perfect...TabBar-66806025

#489265

Another update.

Notably:

Edit: - Forgot there's an update checker now.

- More/Better options for skinning the tool bar backgrounds

- added an Alt+Tab equivalent for navigating tabs from keyboard.

- Some nice improvements to "QT Tab Desktop Tool" tool bar

http://qttabbar.wikidot.com/

From the Change Log:

Version 1.2.2 (2008-2-4)

Added:

Tab switcher window ( Ctrl+Tab / Ctrl+Shift+Tab )

Option to enable/disable wheel click on Folder Tree to open new tab (XP)

2 menus added to DesktopTool context menu,

menu by one click/enable application shortcut keys on desktop

Tab text shadow

Drive letter on tab icon

Option to draw toolbar background image stretched on each band

Menu to merge other windows ( in a process )

Update checker

Now ButtonBar has system look

Now explorer won't lock plugin files

*fixed:

Right-Drag&Drop did not work in tab or subfoldertip

Search bar of explorer disappears by tab changing (XP)

Subdirtip excludes hidden folders

Subdirtip menu cancels right-drag&drop menus

#490964

Thanks for the heads-up, SirSmiley!

#490991

I've said it before, but damn this thing just keeps getting better.

Is anyone else experiencing cropped tab text, though?

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@PoulNyrup: Political statements are generally frowned upon here at A-S, however ironical :P. And while you're at it, the Scandinavian group hug thread needs you!

#490999

dave: just make the tab width longer.

#491006

dave: just make the tab width longer.

Thanks Bebi, but it makes no difference. Maybe I'm just overlooking something.

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On a brighter note the new "hide menubar" feature just eliminated the need for Styler, wohooo.

#491014

That's weird, doesn't seem to do that for me. :

#491024

I have tried it months ago with Windows XP and it was really slow and also buggy. I'm now on Vista and want to test it again, but before I do that, I would like to now if it has become faster and more stable?

Thanks in advance!

#491029

Dave, doesn't do that for me either unless the folder is a long name.

Wonder if it's a language specific issue?

DZGH, define slow & buggy?

The very first version I had some issues with but, they've been ironed out now and none caused any crashes or lock ups.

It's never been any slower for me than explorer usually is. Sadly I don't think it's possible for anyone to make Explorer faster.

#491035

With the version I used some months ago, it took really long for Windows Explorer to open. Normally, when I open my Explorer it's instantly there, but with QTTabBar, it took about 10 seconds. And it often happens that my Explorer crashes all of a sudden.

But I will give the new version a try :)

#491040

Yeah, there is a lag opening it because it has to load Explorer plus itself or itself plus Explorer however that works. ;)

Personally I load it & minimize it to the tray when I don't need it but, I've got the RAM for doing that.

#491044

I've tested the new version and there's no lag anymore between clicking on Explorer and opening it :).

I have 2GB of RAM and keeping Explorer open is no problem for me too but i don't like it if too many windows are minimized to tray ;)

#491045

Dave, doesn't do that for me either unless the folder is a long name.

Wonder if it's a language specific issue?

Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing. Then again, I never had this issue with older versions.

#491049

Hi Dave 2xU,

The last thing I want is to offend anyone at A-S... However, I've used this user name for all the boards I've joined & never thought of it as a political statement, hope it's ok...

The "Scandinavian group hug thread"? This I have to see... :)

#491073

How do u add a tab skin???

#495974

Open QT TabBar Options. Right click on tab bar should give you the selection.

Choose the Appearance Tab and the top section is where you set the tab image.

#495990