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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
I'm wondering if there is a way to execute multiple commands on a
right-click context menu item? For example, for the .txt file type I have a right-click menu item named "MyEdit". When I select that, I'd like the .txt file to open in both notepad and another editor I use. Thanks |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
Write a BATCH-file and place the commands in order - one after the other.
Then, add a (right-click menu) entry in the registry under : [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell] - for files [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell] - for folders The entry should be in the format - first key (under shell) is the command's name that appears on the menu. This can be overridden by filling in the 'default' value just under it. Then the second key under your command's key is always named "command" and the default value under it should be set to point to your batch file. Add the parameter "%1" after the path to the batch file, as this is a "replaceable" parameter that passes the file (or folder) name on to the command-line. If you look how other commands under the "shell" key are formatted you will get the idea. Do a search for "shell" (untick all but "keys" in the search box) and take a look for yourself... == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Burma" wrote in message ... I'm wondering if there is a way to execute multiple commands on a right-click context menu item? For example, for the .txt file type I have a right-click menu item named "MyEdit". When I select that, I'd like the .txt file to open in both notepad and another editor I use. Thanks |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
Write a BATCH-file and place the commands in order - one after the other. Then, add a (right-click menu) entry in the registry under : [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell] - for files [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell] - for folders The entry should be in the format - first key (under shell) is the command's name that appears on the menu. This can be overridden by filling in the 'default' value just under it. Then the second key under your command's key is always named "command" and the default value under it should be set to point to your batch file. Add the parameter "%1" after the path to the batch file, as this is a "replaceable" parameter that passes the file (or folder) name on to the command-line. If you look how other commands under the "shell" key are formatted you will get the idea. Do a search for "shell" (untick all but "keys" in the search box) and take a look for yourself... == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Burma" wrote in message ... I'm wondering if there is a way to execute multiple commands on a right-click context menu item? For example, for the .txt file type I have a right-click menu item named "MyEdit". When I select that, I'd like the .txt file to open in both notepad and another editor I use. Thanks |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
BTW - your BATCH file should look something like the following, but replace
myeditor.exe for the name of your editor program (obviously) : @echo off start /b c:\windows\system32\notepad.exe %* start /b c:\path\path\myeditor.exe %* ....be sure to include the %* parameter after the executable name. Also, enclose in "quotes" the "%1" parameter after the path to the BATCH file in it's registry entry. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Tim Meddick" wrote in message ... clipped |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
BTW - your BATCH file should look something like the following, but replace
myeditor.exe for the name of your editor program (obviously) : @echo off start /b c:\windows\system32\notepad.exe %* start /b c:\path\path\myeditor.exe %* ....be sure to include the %* parameter after the executable name. Also, enclose in "quotes" the "%1" parameter after the path to the BATCH file in it's registry entry. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Tim Meddick" wrote in message ... clipped |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
Tim,
What registry key value determines the 'default' Shell or ShellEx action for a File Type? i.e.; 'Command Prompt Here' shell command when added becomes default over 'Explore'. v/r |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
Tim,
What registry key value determines the 'default' Shell or ShellEx action for a File Type? i.e.; 'Command Prompt Here' shell command when added becomes default over 'Explore'. v/r |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
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jsh02_nova writes: Tim, What registry key value determines the 'default' Shell or ShellEx action for a File Type? i.e.; 'Command Prompt Here' shell command when added becomes default over 'Explore'. v/r I hope someone else'll be along shortly to answer your question for File Types (IIRR it's fairly near the top in regedit, with each filetype extension having its own section - have a look at the existing ones). However, Command Prompt Here and Explore are applied to folders (directories), not file types, I think (left pane in Explorer). -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G.5AL-IS-P--Ch++(p)Ar@T0H+Sh0!:`)DNAf ** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for ludicrously outdated thoughts on PCs. ** The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. -e.e. cummings, poet (1894-1962) |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
In message ,
jsh02_nova writes: Tim, What registry key value determines the 'default' Shell or ShellEx action for a File Type? i.e.; 'Command Prompt Here' shell command when added becomes default over 'Explore'. v/r I hope someone else'll be along shortly to answer your question for File Types (IIRR it's fairly near the top in regedit, with each filetype extension having its own section - have a look at the existing ones). However, Command Prompt Here and Explore are applied to folders (directories), not file types, I think (left pane in Explorer). -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G.5AL-IS-P--Ch++(p)Ar@T0H+Sh0!:`)DNAf ** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for ludicrously outdated thoughts on PCs. ** The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. -e.e. cummings, poet (1894-1962) |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
What determines the default action in the registry (under
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\[FileType]\Shell). It will default to the key under the [Shell] key named "open" first of all. You can override this default behaviour by changing the normally blank VALUE under the [Shell] key to determine what key you want to be the default (double-click) action. But the one named "open" is the one normally executed by default. If you can understand it, below is a reg-script to add "Open with DOS Editor" to text files and makes THAT the default action for text files without altering the normal default of [NotePad] but overriding it by using the "DefaultValue" under the [Shell] key to override the default action (or action[s] - separated by commas). If you use this script, to reverse it's effects just open "Folder Options" "File Types" go to the [.txt] file entry, click on the "Advanced" button and delete the entry: "Open with DOS Editor". REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\Shell] @="dosedit,open" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\Shell\dosedit] @="Open with DOS Editor" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\Shell\dosedit\command] "C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\edit.com \"%1\"" == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "jsh02_nova" wrote in message ... Tim, What registry key value determines the 'default' Shell or ShellEx action for a File Type? i.e.; 'Command Prompt Here' shell command when added becomes default over 'Explore'. v/r |
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Multiple commands w/ context menu registry entry?
What determines the default action in the registry (under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\[FileType]\Shell). It will default to the key under the [Shell] key named "open" first of all. You can override this default behaviour by changing the normally blank VALUE under the [Shell] key to determine what key you want to be the default (double-click) action. But the one named "open" is the one normally executed by default. If you can understand it, below is a reg-script to add "Open with DOS Editor" to text files and makes THAT the default action for text files without altering the normal default of [NotePad] but overriding it by using the "DefaultValue" under the [Shell] key to override the default action (or action[s] - separated by commas). If you use this script, to reverse it's effects just open "Folder Options" "File Types" go to the [.txt] file entry, click on the "Advanced" button and delete the entry: "Open with DOS Editor". REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\Shell] @="dosedit,open" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\Shell\dosedit] @="Open with DOS Editor" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\Shell\dosedit\command] "C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\edit.com \"%1\"" == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "jsh02_nova" wrote in message ... Tim, What registry key value determines the 'default' Shell or ShellEx action for a File Type? i.e.; 'Command Prompt Here' shell command when added becomes default over 'Explore'. v/r |
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