Farrukh Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hi Experts. I'm just a newbie and going to start my learning afterward. But I need a quick help: Can we pick selected file name and path in Windows explorer and pass this info to Notepad or Notepad++ to open that file? I might try that with Q-Dir (A beautiful, multi-panel/multi-tab Free Windows Explorer alternative) (http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/Q-Dir). I know, I can make association with file extensions, but actually I wanted to use Notepad++ or Universal File Viewer as a default File Viewer for most my files. Here is a bit detailed elaboration by me:) If you ever used Total Commander, Free Commander, or Ultra Explorer, they got a built-in File Viewer which further supports Addins to extend its usability and formats. That can be invoked using F3 key. I was using Ultra Explorer, but now I've got x64 bit machine and there is no version of UE for x64 bit windows (or might be in development stages there). On Windows 7 x64, I have only Q-Dir which is Quad Panel and Tab supported and fully x64bit enabled. The only deficiency is to use a file viewer similarly in Free Commander using some shortcut key. Although, there is a good option i.e. Run (still in beta phase) to execute other tools like NP++, but not with any hot key.... So, I thought, using AutoIt scripts, this functionality can be added to any Windows Application, Right? Your help would be a great guide towards learning using a specific target. Thank a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnOne Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Not certain I get what you are wanting. Is this it. $s_file = FileOpenDialog("Select a file",@ScriptDir & "\","All Files (*.*)") If @error Then MsgBox(4096,"","No File(s) chosen or bad filter") Exit EndIf Run("Notepad.exe " & $s_file) AutoIt Absolute Beginners Require a serial Pause Script Video Tutorials by Morthawt ipify Monkey's are, like, natures humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrukh Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hi John Thanks for your reply . In windows explorer, if you click on a file that would be selected and I want to pick its name and path and then using a hot key, like Ctrl+F3: Run("Notepad.exe " & $s_file) Not certain I get what you are wanting. Is this it. $s_file = FileOpenDialog("Select a file",@ScriptDir & "\","All Files (*.*)") If @error Then MsgBox(4096,"","No File(s) chosen or bad filter") Exit EndIf Run("Notepad.exe " & $s_file) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnOne Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I see, well since i'm in a jolly mood, heres some crude code that does the job. HotKeySet("{F2}", "_open") HotKeySet("{ESC}","_exit") While 1 Sleep(100) WEnd Func _open() ClipPut("") Do Send("^c") Sleep(100) Until ClipGet() <> "" $str = ClipGet() ClipPut("") $afiles = StringSplit($str,@LF,3) If IsArray($afiles) Then For $i = 0 To UBound($afiles)-1 Run("Notepad.exe " & $afiles[$i]) Next Else MsgBox(0,"Error","No files selected") EndIf EndFunc ;==>_open Func _exit() Exit EndFunc AutoIt Absolute Beginners Require a serial Pause Script Video Tutorials by Morthawt ipify Monkey's are, like, natures humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrukh Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hey John, That's Great GOD bless you with more happiness and jolly life. Yes, it is working much like I want it, even more than that, because I just tried that in Q-Dir and Windows Explorer and working awesomely. Thank a lot buddy.... I see, well since i'm in a jolly mood, heres some crude code that does the job. HotKeySet("{F2}", "_open") HotKeySet("{ESC}","_exit") While 1 Sleep(100) WEnd Func _open() ClipPut("") Do Send("^c") Sleep(100) Until ClipGet() <> "" $str = ClipGet() ClipPut("") $afiles = StringSplit($str,@LF,3) If IsArray($afiles) Then For $i = 0 To UBound($afiles)-1 Run("Notepad.exe " & $afiles[$i]) Next Else MsgBox(0,"Error","No files selected") EndIf EndFunc ;==>_open Func _exit() Exit EndFunc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnOne Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Right back at you buddy. AutoIt Absolute Beginners Require a serial Pause Script Video Tutorials by Morthawt ipify Monkey's are, like, natures humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrukh Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hi John,Just one more question:Can we make it to work all the time, i.e. without using a Hot Shortcut Key.For instance, whenever I click a file in Explorer, it copies its name to Clipboard?I'm actually just trying to get rid of pressing F3 again and again for each file..Thanks a lot Right back at you buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnOne Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Well I suppose so. expandcollapse popup#include <Misc.au3> HotKeySet("{ESC}", "_Exit") $hwnd = WinActivate("window title"); Get a handle to your window, else you could wind up in a loop pickle. While 1 If WinActive($hwnd) Then If _IsPressed("01") Then Sleep(100) Send("{F2}") Sleep(100) ; to short delay will cause problems Send("^a") _open() EndIf EndIf Sleep(10) WEnd Func _open() ClipPut("") Do Send("^c") Sleep(100) Until ClipGet() <> "" $str = ClipGet() ClipPut("") $afiles = StringSplit($str, @LF, 3) If IsArray($afiles) Then For $i = 0 To UBound($afiles) - 1 Run("Notepad.exe " & $afiles[$i]) Next Else MsgBox(0, "Error", "No files selected") EndIf EndFunc ;==>_open Func _Exit() Exit EndFunc ;==>_Exit Edit: slight alter code. Edited February 1, 2011 by JohnOne AutoIt Absolute Beginners Require a serial Pause Script Video Tutorials by Morthawt ipify Monkey's are, like, natures humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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