https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=451211
Bug ID: 451211
Summary: Add option to open folders always in new window
instead of new tab
Product: dolphin
Version: 21.12.3
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: dolphin-bugs-n...@kde.org
Reporter: natalie_clar...@yahoo.de
CC: kfm-de...@kde.org
Target Milestone: ---
I would like an option to disable the automatic usage of tabs in Dolphin, and
instead open a new window whenever currently a new tab would be opened, in
particularly when middle-clicking on a folder inside Dolphin
- in the main view,
- from the places panel,
- from the path bar.
I find tabs very inconvenient because I want a middle-click-opened folder not
replacing what I'm currently seeing, but instead have it open in a separate
view so that I can see both side by side, freely arrange the new window and use
window management like moving to a different desktop on it.
I am surprised that there exist fancy features like tabs and split view but
apparently no way to just manage files in ordinary windows.
I am aware that I can open a folder in a new window by right-click in the main
view or places panel, but this requires more steps and mouse precision, and is
not at all available for the path bar.
The setting "Settings > Startup > "Open folders in new tabs only applies to
files opened from outside Dolphin
(https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/scnp1y/dolphin_middleclick_to_open_folder_in_a_new_window/).
I would appreciate an extension of this option or a separate one to make
middle-click on a folder in Dolphin open a separte Dolphin instance instead of
a tab in the current window.
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