If I open a file from inside 2017 everything is cool.

However, I have folders with the project files in them. I can click on the file directly without BB being open and it will load BB and then open the file.

I did that the other night. Clicked on a file in my 2016 folder. Imagine my surprise when it loaded BB 2015.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.