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Author Topic: Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander  (Read 8104 times)

raybeere

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Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander
« on: January 15, 2009, 11:20 AM »
I wanted to set LBC up to open a few of the "special objects"; Control Panel (all my apps, not just the ones in the menu), Recycle Bin, My Computer, etc. So I had the idea of using the CLSIDs, as you can when creating a folder which you name, add a dot, then put in the CLSID in brackets. So I've tried adding the CLSID as a command, a folder, etc. and nothing works. So far, the best option I've found is to set up a folder somewhere else (I have a "hidden" spot I park links in anyway, for purposes just like this), create a shortcut to it, and add the shortcut to LBC as a command. This works fine, as far as it goes; it opens a special Explorer window with all the icons (I assume Recycle Bin will just open the Recycle Bin, but I haven't tried that out yet).

I was hoping to be able to set those objects up as a menu; obviously, I can do this manually by creating a menu and adding each object. The trouble is, then if my system changes (some program installs a new app in Control Panel or whatever) I'll have to add it manually. Yes, I can live with this: I'm not asking for the feature to be added if it doesn't exist. I suspect it would be far too much work for too little result. I am just tormented by the idea I'm just missing some simple trick of syntax that would make this work. :) So if anyone has worked out a way to use CLSIDs with LBC, please share how you do it. If not, I can live with a manual menu. I just hate wondering if I'm just missing what I want to do by leaving out a semi-colon or something.  :D

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Re: Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2009, 11:34 AM »
correct my if i'm misunderstading, but can you do this:
create a folder somewhere
make windows shortcuts in that folder that point to all the control panel special objects
make a node in LBC that shows the contents of this folder

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Re: Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2009, 11:45 AM »
create a folder somewhere
make windows shortcuts in that folder that point to all the control panel special objects
make a node in LBC that shows the contents of this folder

Yes, I can do that, but since it requires me to add shortcuts manually if any apps are added to the control panel, I was just wondering if I'm missing some obvious bit of syntax that would let me use the CLSID in LBC directly. As I say, it isn't a huge issue if I can't: I just hate to think it might be possible if I only tweaked the syntax I tried slightly.

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Re: Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2009, 11:50 AM »
i havent figured out how to do CLSID directories directly though i'd like to.

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Re: Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2009, 12:00 PM »
Thanks. At least I know I'm not missing anything obvious. Yes, it would be nice, I certainly wouldn't mind if you do get it figured out, but it isn't a huge issue. It was just wondering if the program required some slight little tweak (I had an app once that would only run if you added the switches /foo /bar to the command line) to make it work that was driving me crazy. ;D

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Re: Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2009, 03:51 PM »
A few of them have GUIDs you can use to open them. You can find a basic list here, though only a few are directly supported by Windows directly.

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Re: Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2009, 05:35 PM »
Thanks, I bookmarked that. I'll have to play around a bit, just to see what I can do.

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Re: Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2009, 06:51 PM »
Here's another one to run Internet Explorer ::{871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D}  :D

BTW, you could use "shell" command to open special folders. For example, Run shell:DriveFolder --> Opens the "My Computer" folder. Here is a list of "shell" commands:

  • shell:Common Administrative Tools
  • shell:Administrative Tools
  • shell:SystemX86
  • shell:My Pictures
  • shell:Profile
  • shell:CommonProgramFiles
  • shell:ProgramFiles
  • shell:System
  • shell:Windows
  • shell:History
  • shell:Cookies
  • shell:Local AppData
  • shell:AppData
  • shell:Common Documents
  • shell:Common Templates
  • shell:Common AppData
  • shell:Common Favorites
  • shell:Common Desktop
  • shell:Common Menu
  • shell:Common Programs
  • shell:Common Startup
  • shell:Templates
  • shell:PrintHood
  • shell:NetHood
  • shell:Favorites
  • shell:Personal (My Documents)
  • shell:SendTo
  • shell:Recent
  • shell:Menu
  • shell:Programs
  • shell:Startup
  • shell:Desktop
  • shell:Fonts
  • shell:ConnectionsFolder
  • shell:RecycleBinFolder
  • shell:PrintersFolder
  • shell:ControlPanelFolder
  • shell:InternetFolder
  • shell:DriveFolder (My Computer)
  • shell:NetworkFolder
  • shell:DesktopFolder

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Re: Using CLSIDs in Launch Bar Commander
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2009, 08:39 PM »
Hey, thanks! I was trying to figure out how to run the Printers folder. (I feel pretty stupid for not thinking of the shell command, though. I used to know about that, but I haven't used it in so long...)
« Last Edit: January 15, 2009, 08:40 PM by raybeere »