One other approach that I use in a situation such as yours, Nancy, is a combination of xplorer2 and Copy Path. I can easily access my several directories, sort each directory tab in the order I prefer, and then copy the path for the easy import into my FM doc.
-----Original Message----- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Allison Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:21 AM To: Framers Subject: Set file order in directory? Hi, everyone. I am working on a large manual with many graphics that are imported by reference. The graphics are organized in several directories, but even so each directory contains many dozens of files. Every time I need to import a graphic, Framemaker initially presents the graphics files to me in alphabetical order. It would be much, much more useful if every time I wanted to import the graphics, they were listed by date, most recent date first. But, even after I reorder the graphics by date once, the next time I go to import from that same directory, the files are again in alpha order. Is there a setting hidden somewhere in Frame that will let me tell it to display files by date, when I open that directory? (I'd even settle for it organizing ALL directories by date.) (I know I can copy the files I'm likely to use into a smaller directory, work with them there, move them ultimately into the larger directory and fix the broken links, but I'm trying to avoid this.) Thankee in advance. _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as jim.pinkham at voith.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jim.pinkham%40voith. com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.