Open Recent
I want to know the files that are currently opened. One possibility is going to “Open Recent”. This shows past files as well. Is there any way to delete past files?
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Re: Open Recent
Jim Wilkinson
Nov 4, 2016 7:59 AM
Hi Maha,
No, there is not a way to remove files from the recent list. However, if your goal is to see the open documents, do one of the following:
- Go to the Windows menu instead of the File menu and the open files are listed there.
- Go to the Windows menu and choose Browse Open Documents...
- Press Ctrl-Tab and let go of the Tab key but continue holding the Ctrl key. This will show the same dialog as Browse Open Documents.
I hope this helps,
Jim
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Re: Open Recent
Tom Spine
Nov 4, 2016 8:41 AM
I also find it handy to bind a keyboard shortcut to the Browse Open Documents command (via Tools menu > Customize... > Keyboard tab). I use the B key, as it is easy to remember B for Browse. I find it faster than going to the Windows menu, and easier than the Ctrl+Tab type of interaction.
--Tom
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Re: Open Recent
Tom Spine
Nov 4, 2016 9:12 AM
SOLIDWORKS allows you to define your own keyboard shortcuts.
Instead of what Jim lists as #2 above (Go to the Windows menu and choose Browse Open Documents...) I use a keyboard shortcut (the B key).
Keyboard shortcuts can be assigned by pulling down the Tools menu, choosing Customize..., and then going to the Keyboard tab in the dialog box.
--Tom
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Re: Open Recent
Tom Spine
Nov 4, 2016 9:46 AM
Just type your desired shortcut into the Shortcut(s) column and click OK:
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Re: Open Recent
If you are like me and don't use many keyboard shortcuts, here is the location of that option on your screen.
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Re: Open Recent
The only way I know to remove the history list is via the registry (see attached registry key), but SW has to be closed first.
The key can be edited with Notepad to suit your version of SW.
