Have session files open in a new window instead of a new tab.

When running a session file, by default, the session will open in a new tab.

If you would rather have the session open in a new window, follow the instructions below.


INSTRUCTIONS


By default, running an Xshell session file will open the session in a new tab. 

To instead have the session open in a new window, uncheck the "Open mutiple sessions in a single Xshell window" option by going to Tools → Options → Advanced.




INSTRUCTIONS (Older Versions)


Before Xshell 4.0.0091, the above option is not available and you'll need to make a registry edit to achieve the desired results.

You will need to register the context menu by making a simple registration in the registry.

  1. Run regedit.
  2. Register the following key in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Xshell.xsh.

    Key name : OpenWithNewWin

    Default key value : Xshell open in new window

    (You can define the value above as desired.)

  3. Register a key in OpenWithNewWin.

    Key name : command (You must use this name.)
    Default key value : "C:\Program Files\NetSarang\Xshell 6\Xshell.exe" -newwin "%1" (Enter the path where Xshell.exe is located.)

  4. If you want to open session files in a new window
    change the value of "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Xshell.xsh\open\command" to the default value of the key in step 3