There are many file managers out there, but few that are as easy to use as Cubic Explorer. This file manager is designed to be simple and efficient, making it the perfect choice for anyone who wants to manage their files easily. Cubic Explorer is available for free on the web, and it has a number of features that make it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a simple and efficient file manager. For starters, Cubic Explorer is designed to be very fast and responsive, making it ideal for busy people who want to keep their files organized and easy to access. Additionally, Cubic Explorer includes a number of features that make it an excellent choice for anyone looking for an easy way to manage their files. For example, Cubic Explorer includes a number of features that make it easy to create and manage folders, as well as a feature that makes it easy to add files and folders to your computer’s hard drive. Overall, Cubic Explorer is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an easy way to manage their files. It is fast and responsive, making it perfect for busy people who want to keep their files organized and easy to access.
Note: CubicExplorer SVN Snapshot (version 0.91.0.1168) shown in this article.
Installation
Installation of CubicExplorer is quick and straightforward with only four windows from start to finish. In the first window, you will notice that CubicExplorer uses a Mozilla Public License.
Easily select the home folder where you want to install CubicExplorer.
Note: To make future stable version updates easier, you may want to change the home folder name to “CubicExplorer”, leaving out the “_dev” part.
This is the default look and layout for CubicExplorer when started for the first time after installation.
Settings for CubicExplorer
The first thing that you will need to do if you plan to run multiple instances of CubicExplorer is to go to the “Tools Menu” and select “Options”. Once you have the Options Window open, deselect “Single Instance Only”. At this point you may also choose what type of session that CubicExplorer will open with each time.
The Tabs Section has options for tab content and tab switching actions.
In the Display Section, you can choose themes (also available through the “View Menu”) and change the settings for the Bookmarks Panel, Folders Panel & Fileview Options.
If you want to dig deeper and tweak individual settings, you can do so in the Advanced Section. Here you can tweak individual settings in the following areas: AddressBar, BookmarksPanel, FileSearch, FileView, FilterPanel, FolderPanel, MainForm, QuickView, Sessions, StackPanel, Tabs, and TextEditor. Changes are easily made with drop down menus (as shown in the screenshot below) or by changing the values in the field selected.
Customizing CubicExplorer’s Layout
Using the “View Menu”, you can easily choose the toolbars and panels that you want to use/display with a single click. It is so easy to make CubicExplorer fit your needs.
Here you can see the easy “drag and drop” feature for toolbar customization in action. Even the address bar can be easily moved to suit your style.
You may also add individual buttons to further customize the toolbar interface. Go to the “Tools Menu” and select “Customizer…”. Left click on the button that you want to add and holding down on the mouse button drag it to the position you want on your toolbar.
An example of what CubicExplorer can look like with just a little bit of customization and multiple tabs showing. Very nice!
Have fun with your new personally customized and easy to use file manager!
Note: When viewing the contents of any folder (whether sub-folders or individual files), the first item is always auto-selected (default setting). This can be tricky if you are moving/deleting an item or items, so be careful. In our example installation, the auto-select feature would not deactivate when accessed in the Advanced Section of the Options Window (appears to be a bug of some sort at the moment).
Links
UPDATE: The download links have been removed due to the abandonment of the software by the developer and the disappearance of the developer’s website.
CubicExplorer SVN Snapshot (version 0.91.0.1168) – Exe File and Portable Edition
CubicExplorer (version 0.90.0.1131) – Exe File and Portable Edition
CubicExplorer Homepage
View and Print Out Shortcuts for CubicExplorer
