V - The File Viewer
The Ultimate File Management Tool, Invaluable for Coders!
V - The File Viewer is a fast file management application that plays well with large files. With V installed, you have access to a supertool that acts as a file browser, directory browser, file locator, and unzipping app all at once.
V has native support for viewing HEX files as well as EBCDIC files. When it comes to searching through files, you have access to a stack of filtering criteria as well as GREP functionality for specific text queries. The ZIP support that comes with V lets you view and print archived files without the need for extraction, but also allows you to fully extract ZIP files as needed. Extensive print options make for a coder's paradise, including support for line numbers, text wrap, custom headers/footers, and side-by-side landscape (2UP) printouts.
For those who prefer to work in DOS Boxes, V is fast and convenient - just type 'V Filename' and the file appears immediately. There's no need to switch to Explorer and certainly no need to bring up a File Open Dialog Box!
As far as interfaces go, V has them all beat, hands down. You can overlay rulers, grids, and line numbers for detailed code analysis. Use the app's dual pane support to view directories side-by-side, or display graphics, HTML, and PDF files as thumbnail images with EXIF information flyovers. For the mouse-averse among you, V comes chock full of command line functionality, keyboard shortcuts, and single right-click functions that will let you get your work done faster than ever before!
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