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Title: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 04, 2014, 06:23 PM
I don't remember well.
I think sometime I make this with windows xp.
Now is for windows 7
How can I do this ?

Best Regards
 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: 4wd on February 04, 2014, 06:56 PM
It's there by default:

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Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 04, 2014, 07:30 PM
 ;D
Yeahhhhh
By I would like under new by command, and mantain in the submenu optional.....
Is it possible
I think it is possible
 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 06, 2014, 08:00 PM
Is not possible ?
I remember it was not possible in windows xp, but I think is possible in seven ......

 :-[
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 06, 2014, 08:02 PM
Finally I found the post . It seemed to me that I did this question before :

https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=31439

I continue investigating
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: mouser on February 07, 2014, 11:20 AM
Check out also FileMenuTools: http://www.lopesoft.com/en/filemenutools

Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Curt on February 07, 2014, 05:01 PM
Finally I found the post . It seemed to me that I did this question before : https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=31439
-Contro (February 06, 2014, 08:02 PM)

-back then the answer was Notepad++.
What has changed, if Notepad++ no longer is the answer?

Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 07, 2014, 06:38 PM
Check out also FileMenuTools: http://www.lopesoft.com/en/filemenutools


-mouser (February 07, 2014, 11:20 AM)

I think is the past i renounce to this target because using a more powerful script to create even list of txt files in a folder with the hotkey win+y.
I am using filemenu tools for years, now in seven.
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 07, 2014, 06:41 PM
Finally I found the post . It seemed to me that I did this question before : https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=31439
-Contro (February 06, 2014, 08:02 PM)

-back then the answer was Notepad++.
What has changed, if Notepad++ no longer is the answer?


-Curt (February 07, 2014, 05:01 PM)

I don't understand what you are trying to tell me. But I have to understand.
At the present moment when i open a txt file does with pspad. It's the default. But I use notepad++ too.
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 07, 2014, 06:47 PM
I am trying with filemenu tools.
Seems easy, but I don't know how to put in the parameters to create a new empty notepad++
I only open the program.
How can i do that ?
 :-*

P.D. I will explore the submenus, specially the new submenu for ideas...... meanwhile....
 :P
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 07, 2014, 06:52 PM
really i am lost. I don't discover exactly the structure or operation way or configuration of the program. I don't know the structure indeed. I don't know how to locate any icon present in the contextual menu.

Except those properly from lopesoft......

Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 07, 2014, 07:10 PM
I think i need the line from the command line to create an empty notepad++ txt file
 :-*

Running to try
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 12, 2014, 07:48 PM
I am here after a little virus on my pc, but I haven't discovered how to add that entry.

Some help '

 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 15, 2014, 07:26 PM
Ejem.
I need a little "rempujoncito" with this post to create the option in the contextual menu
How can i finally create ?
 ;D
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 17, 2014, 01:56 PM
I put two screenshots of my attemps until this moment :

How can i propose a new empty txt file ?
what i am doing is launche notepad++  .......

 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 19, 2014, 06:29 AM
Probably is a question of arguments in the corrresponding line, but how can i do that.
It's like propose a command from the command line i think
Best Regards
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 21, 2014, 06:23 AM
Is the main menu also a folder ?
likes the sendto folder ? C:\Users\JOSE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo
Can i do something ?
 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Curt on February 21, 2014, 10:26 AM
I forgot the question.

Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: MilesAhead on February 21, 2014, 03:33 PM
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/techrepublic-tutorial-add-file-types-to-windows-new-command-menu/

At least in AutoIt and AHK they use the name Template.au3 or .ahk.  I think you can do the same with a text file.  Have it start with some default text.  But I think you have to put the name of the template file in the reg key.  For example C:\Windows\ShellNew\Template.txt

I tried just creating that file with some text in it.  Didn't work.  So it must need the registry key.
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: tomos on February 21, 2014, 03:47 PM
Did you get Dopus that time Contro (I know you gave it a trial), or are you using Windows Explorer?
(I ask cause, AFAIK, it's easy to add to Dopus context menu)
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 22, 2014, 08:01 PM
I am using windows explorer tomos. I am very used to addons collected along the years and adapted when change system.

At the present moment i prefer to try with a explorer related tool.

continue trying with lopesoft.

Do you know if exist a forum of this tool ?

Best Regards
 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 22, 2014, 08:03 PM
It must be easy. Some day i will get.
I note down this post to not forget.
 :P
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: lanux128 on February 22, 2014, 08:28 PM
have you tried running this command via a batch file? fsutil file [createnew]

• https://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/fsutil.mspx
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: MilesAhead on February 23, 2014, 07:54 AM
Ok.  I already had Text File in New menu.  Here's what I did to get a template file.

This key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.txt\ShellNew

I added a new string named FileName and for value Template.txt


In the folder C:\Windows\ShellNew I made a file named Template.txt.  The contents is:
This is a text file template.

Now if I right click the desktop or in a folder, select New text document, name it, then double click, it has the text from the template.

One thing I notice I can't do it directly under C:\

It has to be in a folder.  The permissions situation with W8 seems even worse than W7 now.  Every move is hamstrung. I can't even save a file from Editpad directly into C:\Windows\ShellNew.  I have to save it somewhere else, then drag it.  Really asinine.

Anyway, I hope the template text default was what you were interested in.  If not then, Never Mind.  :)
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 08:17 AM
have you tried running this command via a batch file? fsutil file [createnew]

• https://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/fsutil.mspx
-lanux128 (February 22, 2014, 08:28 PM)
Running to try inmediately.
Best Regards
 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 08:26 AM
have you tried running this command via a batch file? fsutil file [createnew]

• https://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/fsutil.mspx
-lanux128 (February 22, 2014, 08:28 PM)
Running to try inmediately.
Best Regards
 :-*
-Contro (February 23, 2014, 08:17 AM)

Seems a very powerful tool.
Have you tried really ?
I don't the command and is for windows 7-64

Best Regards
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 08:27 AM
Ok.  I already had Text File in New menu.  Here's what I did to get a template file.

This key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.txt\ShellNew

I added a new string named FileName and for value Template.txt


In the folder C:\Windows\ShellNew I made a file named Template.txt.  The contents is:
This is a text file template.

Now if I right click the desktop or in a folder, select New text document, name it, then double click, it has the text from the template.

One thing I notice I can't do it directly under C:\

It has to be in a folder.  The permissions situation with W8 seems even worse than W7 now.  Every move is hamstrung. I can't even save a file from Editpad directly into C:\Windows\ShellNew.  I have to save it somewhere else, then drag it.  Really asinine.

Anyway, I hope the template text default was what you were interested in.  If not then, Never Mind.  :)
-MilesAhead (February 23, 2014, 07:54 AM)

Seems easy for me. Running to try and will comment.

Best Regards
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 08:29 AM
Miles only hopes is a new entry in the main contextual menu, not in the new submenu of the main contextual menu......

 :-[
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 08:31 AM
Really asinine
-Contro (February 23, 2014, 08:27 AM)

I prefer to wait to you. Seems an annoying solution by your words. And not for the main contextual menu.
 :-[
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: MilesAhead on February 23, 2014, 08:49 AM
Ok.  Let me get it straight.  You right click an empty space on desktop or folder and the command is in the menu?  Or you right click on a file and the command is there?  It would seem more logical to do the former if making new files.
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 08:58 AM
Ok.  Let me get it straight.  You right click an empty space on desktop or folder and the command is in the menu?  Or you right click on a file and the command is there?  It would seem more logical to do the former if making new files.
-MilesAhead (February 23, 2014, 08:49 AM)

Yes, the former Miles.
Create a new txt file just clicking right in an empty space of the desktop or any windows explorer folder .
 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: MilesAhead on February 23, 2014, 09:00 AM
Ok.  After the text file is created do you want to open it in an editor or just double click to open?
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 09:04 AM
Ok.  After the text file is created do you want to open it in an editor or just double click to open?
-MilesAhead (February 23, 2014, 09:00 AM)

Just double click to open. the same behaviour like in the "new" secondary contextual menu.
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: MilesAhead on February 23, 2014, 11:36 AM
This ahk should do it.

[Select]
Sendmode,input
Click,Right
Send,w
Sleep,200
Send,t

Compile it to exe.. maybe NewTextFile.exe.
In RegEdit go to
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
create a key
New Text File
under that create a key
command

for default value put path to NewTextFile.exe
example C:\Utils\NewTextFile.exe

Since there is no window it should not block the mouse.  It's just a macro to right click to open menu, then sends 'w' and then 't'  the system does the rest.  It's just opening the New submenu.
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 01:06 PM
This ahk should do it.

[Select]
Sendmode,input
Click,Right
Send,w
Sleep,200
Send,t

Compile it to exe.. maybe NewTextFile.exe.
In RegEdit go to
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
create a key
New Text File
under that create a key
command

for default value put path to NewTextFile.exe
example C:\Utils\NewTextFile.exe

Since there is no window it should not block the mouse.  It's just a macro to right click to open menu, then sends 'w' and then 't'  the system does the rest.  It's just opening the New submenu.
-MilesAhead (February 23, 2014, 11:36 AM)

I don't understand all the concept, but I will try and comment.
Best Regards
 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 01:15 PM
Ejem. The concept is clear after analyze. Applying
 :-[ :tellme:
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: MilesAhead on February 23, 2014, 04:36 PM
Ejem. The concept is clear after analyze. Applying
 :-[ :tellme:
-Contro (February 23, 2014, 01:15 PM)

You don't have to go the macro route.  But I figured the mechanism is there and you don't have to mess with temp filename stuff.  Plus newer versions of Windows are finicky about creating files.  You could use a program that just calls CreateFile() but it may need to be run as administrator.
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 04:43 PM
Applied.
Nothing happen after multiple proofs.

I will revise everything trying to determine what i am doing bad

the code i use :

Code: Autohotkey [Select]
  1. #NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
  2. #Warn  ; Recommended for catching common errors.
  3. SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
  4. SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%  ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.
  6. Click,Right
  8. Sleep,200
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 04:46 PM
Ejem. The concept is clear after analyze. Applying
 :-[ :tellme:
-Contro (February 23, 2014, 01:15 PM)

You don't have to go the macro route.  But I figured the mechanism is there and you don't have to mess with temp filename stuff.  Plus newer versions of Windows are finicky about creating files.  You could use a program that just calls CreateFile() but it may need to be run as administrator.
-MilesAhead (February 23, 2014, 04:36 PM)

I have several utilities to generate one or more empty txt files in a folder. so the purpose now is create with the contextual menu. But I think you are right. Is only create a new empty txt file with an entry in the main contextual menu.

How can i do that ?
Or what am i doing bad in the prior script ?

Best Regards
 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 04:48 PM
By the way i have initial problems with compilers.

One of my compilers don't go well.
Where is the official version of Autohotkey_L ?

Best Regards
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Curt on February 23, 2014, 05:00 PM
Lexikos / AutoHotkey_L
Continuation of Chris Mallett's AutoHotkey, by Lexikos. https://github.com/Lexikos (https://github.com/Lexikos)
Don't know where to start or how to fix your script? Join the friendly AutoHotkey community (http://ahkscript.org/boards/) and ask for help.
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 05:15 PM
Lexikos / AutoHotkey_L
Continuation of Chris Mallett's AutoHotkey, by Lexikos. https://github.com/Lexikos (https://github.com/Lexikos)
Don't know where to start or how to fix your script? Join the friendly AutoHotkey community (http://ahkscript.org/boards/) and ask for help.
-Curt (February 23, 2014, 05:00 PM)

Thanks Curt
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 05:25 PM
First time i tried this : Compile_AHK.exe
Now I know the official version is ahk2exe.exe

Best Regards
I also has in the contextual menu working well.
 :-*
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: lanux128 on February 23, 2014, 07:49 PM
Seems a very powerful tool.
Have you tried really ?
I don't the command and is for windows 7-64
-Contro (February 23, 2014, 08:26 AM)

no idea why 'you don't the command'.. it works here in win 7 64-bit..

FSUTIL:
(http://i.imgur.com/zacOMop.png)

context menu:
(http://i.imgur.com/c2iSZbt.png)
Title: Re: create a new entry in the main contextual menu : a new txt file
Post by: Contro on February 23, 2014, 08:13 PM
Seems a very powerful tool.
Have you tried really ?
I don't the command and is for windows 7-64
-Contro (February 23, 2014, 08:26 AM)

no idea why 'you don't the command'.. it works here in win 7 64-bit..

FSUTIL:
(http://i.imgur.com/zacOMop.png)

context menu:
(http://i.imgur.com/c2iSZbt.png)
-lanux128 (February 23, 2014, 07:49 PM)

sorry. I don't know how to do that screenshot with fsutil.  :-[
What command and parameters do you use exactly ?
Best regards