BarbaraC1977 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I really enjoyed Laurel Lakey's tutorial today on using AYO 4x6 kits for speed scrapping. I wanted to add one suggested for "mixing up kits." If you are fortunate enough to have Windows 7, you can create "virtual folders" to view certain files. These virtual folders are called libraries. So you can create a Library "4x6 AYO kits." Then go to each 4x6 AYO collection you own, right click the folder and select "Include in Library..." and choose the 4x6 AYO kits library. It includes subfolders, also. Presto! You have a virtual folder containing all of these kits, WITHOUT making another copy, WITHOUT taking up more disk space, and without moving your files. You can do this for any folders. You can create a virtual folder/library of all of your Alphas, for instance. I'm just now beginning to think about other ways to use this feature, as long as you include the entire folder. (I wish they had a way to include specific single files. A girl can dream.) Nonetheless, as I play with this feature, I'm finding it's incredibly powerful and helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather09 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Awesome tip Barbara...I didn't know Windows 7 have this feature. I can't wait to take advantage of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieB Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Good idea, Barbara. I use the libraries a little, but not this much. Are you using the windows 7 explorer for your searches, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Barbara - you are always so full of so many helpful ideas! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraC1977 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks, Lei. Aggie, yes, I use Windows Explorer for searches now. It is so fast for me, both in the regular Documents folders and in the Libraries. On my Windows 7 machine it's very quick. The largest icons are fabulous previews, too, although I usually increase the size AFTER it's done searching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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