tparkert

Join Date 01/0001

Need a way to disable folder portals

Is there any way to disable folder portal creation? My workflow often includes adding a shortcut to my desktop for quick access to a network directory. The fastest way to do this is by holding the alt key while dragging the target folder to the desktop, however Fences kind of hijacks this to create a folder portal which just isn't useful for me. Is there any way to just completely disable folder portals? Or maybe reassign the hotkey so I can use alt+drag to make a shortcut? Thanks.

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AzDude

Join Date 11/2002

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Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

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Thanks! Will do.

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sdrohan

Join Date 10/2012

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Not currently no, but I will pass your suggestion along.

Thank you for your feedback.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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One more from me. Hijacking the alt-key this way is definitely a bad idea, especially for a feature we don’t all want. I can see that the issue goes back many years.

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Ditto on the request to disable folder portals!!

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A few months later, I agree with OP. There should DEFINITELY be an option to disable the behavior of creating portals with Alt+Drag&Drop.

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Quoting Galileji,

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A few months later, I agree with OP. There should DEFINITELY be an option to disable the behavior of creating portals with Alt+Drag&Drop.

Hello,
I have forwarded your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

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I have to say say this is a bit of a deal breaker for me. I need the normal behaviour of drag and drop more that I need Fences.

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You can left click and drag the folder and before you drop it on the desktop, press Ctrl+Shift.

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I'm really pissed off that this issue hasn't been fixed in years...

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Hello all-

A hidden option has been added for an upcoming version, v6.02 and onward.

You can enable it by setting DisableCreateFolderPortalHere to a DWORD of 1, at the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Stardock\Fences\Settings

We'll be evaluating where to perhaps put this option in the UI, without adding too much of a mess to the Folder Portals area.

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