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Gasconman
Participating Frequently
July 30, 2020
Question

Preference to choose Start Folder

  • July 30, 2020
  • 3 replies
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Why is it that, after 15 years, it is still not possible to specify which folder Bridge should open on startup? It's such an easy preference to provide.

For example, in FastStone Image Viewer, the choices for which folder to open on startup are:

System Default

Last Used
Specified

 

So how come a free software can do this whereas the mighty Adobe cannot. It is so frustrating.

 

 

 

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3 replies

Legend
July 30, 2020

You can either hardcode a different folder or add a dialog to choose your preferred folder. This just loads the Desktop folder when you quit Bridge so on the next open, it will be on the Desktop.

 

#target bridge
if(BridgeTalk.appName == 'bridge'){
try{
function appQuit(event){
if(event.location == 'app' && event.type == 'close'){
var thumb = new Thumbnail(Folder('~/Desktop'));
app.document.thumbnail = thumb;
}
return{handled:false};
}
app.eventHandlers.push({handler: appQuit});
}
catch(e){
alert(e + ' ' + e.line);
}
}

Gasconman
GasconmanAuthor
Participating Frequently
July 30, 2020

OK, thanks for that info, much appreciated, but how / where do I do that? I see 'Startup Scripts' in Preferences but I don't see a way to add any new script.

Legend
July 30, 2020

This could be scripted if it was something important. Otherwise just make a favorite of your desired folder.

jbm007
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 30, 2020

Except the problem is that Bridge reopens at the last folder that was used even if you have a favorite folder assigned.

You have to a useless panel open and then select from your list of favorites.

Gasconman
GasconmanAuthor
Participating Frequently
July 30, 2020

Exactly!

jbm007
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 30, 2020

Good question.

Bridge is only smart enough to remember where it left off.

It does have the ability to find and open last used.

Excellant suggestion.