Open Plan Explorer Related Topics: Open Plan Explorer Overview The Open Plan Explorer provides a familiar graphical user interface (GUI) similar to Windows Explorer. The Hierarchical Pane The left pane of the Open Plan Explorer displays a hierarchy of folders that are available to you. Contents Pane of the Open Plan Explorer The right pane of the Open Plan Explorer displays the contents of the currently selected folder in the hierarchical pane. Customizing the Details Display in the Open Plan Explorer Except for My Folder, when the Details format is selected, you can customize the columns that display in the contents pane of the Open Plan Explorer. Customize the Details Display in the Open Plan Explorer Use this procedure to customize the columns that display in the contents pane of the Open Plan Explorer. Opening a Project or Ancillary File When you open a project, all ancillary files associated with the project are also opened. Creating a Shortcut You can easily create a shortcut to a Windows application, file, or URL in various Open Plan folders. Filtering the Open Plan Explorer Contents Use the Filter Settings dialog box to filter the Open Plan Explorer contents. Find an Object Use the Find dialog box to find an object in any subfolder of the folder that is currently selected. Parent Topic: Explore Open Plan