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Jakov93
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Add Search with PDF-XChange Editor to Context Menu

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Hi,
I always use advanced search to search for certain words inside pdf files in certain location, is there possibility to add Search with PDF-XChange Editor to Context Menu of folders, so it will automatically add the folder path to " Where would like to search " field, because selecting the folder each time takes time and annoying.
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Dimitar - PDF-XChange
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Re: Add Search with PDF-XChange Editor to Context Menu

Post by Dimitar - PDF-XChange »

Hello Jakov93,

I'm sorry, but we do not offer such an option.

However, you do have access to a Recent Searches list, which keeps track of your previously used search folders.

This feature should help you access them more quickly and efficiently.

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Re: Add Search with PDF-XChange Editor to Context Menu

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Thanks Dimitar,
I think the recent folders list is not ideal way, because when I select many different folders and making a list, the list appears only when the program is open, just with closing the program, the list will gone, so you need to select the folders again and so on.
Thanks
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Post by Dimitar - PDF-XChange »

Hello Jakov93,

The recent folder list you may find here, does not clear up at exiting the application:

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Additionally, you can include frequently used folders in this list to streamline access:

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..or pin them on this list:

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Re: Add Search with PDF-XChange Editor to Context Menu

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Dear Dimitar,
My program always clear the folder list on exiting, but keep last used folder, although I pinned many folders in file menu.
So I think there is a problem with my program, with its registry ...etc
Any help please to fix it?
Thanks
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Re: Add Search with PDF-XChange Editor to Context Menu

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Jakov93 wrote: Sat Sep 27, 2025 3:48 pm Dear Dimitar,
My program always clear the folder list on exiting, but keep last used folder, although I pinned many folders in file menu.
So I think there is a problem with my program, with its registry ...etc
Any help please to fix it?
Thanks
I’ve noticed something similar on my setup. Even though I pin folders, only the last one shows up after restarting.
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Sean - PDF-XChange
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Re: Add Search with PDF-XChange Editor to Context Menu

Post by Sean - PDF-XChange »

Hi all,

There should be no issue in using Dimitar's suggestion to add folders via the File -> Add a Place option:

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I have tested this and all folders remain available after restarting the software. Can you please test with this option and let me know if it works for you?

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Re: Add Search with PDF-XChange Editor to Context Menu

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Dear Sean,
I have updated the program and the issue was solved automatically, now all folders remain after restarting the app.
Thanks
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