KXM Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Is there a way to make my script the default program for a given file type? I know I can set Windows to always open it, but I would like the program make it's self the default. I have searched the forum and help file, no luck. TIA.
layer Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 (edited) RegWrite i think... but im at my cusings so i dont have the example larry gave me... if no one helps you i will post up the example larry gave me once i get back home.. Edited January 9, 2005 by layer FootbaG
SvenP Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 You could try this one: Func _RegisterExtension( $FileExtension) $AutoIt3Location = @ProgramFilesDir & "\AutoIt3\AutoIt3.exe" RegWrite("HKCR\" & $FileExtension,"","REG_SZ", "AutoIt3Script") RegWrite("HKCR\AutoIt3Script\Shell\Run\Command","","REG_SZ", $AutoIt3Location & ' "%1" %*') RegWrite("HKCR\AutoIt3Script\Shell\Open\Command","","REG_SZ", $AutoIt3Location & ' "%1" %*') EndFunc You could call the function like this: _RegisterExtension (".icset") Regards, -Sven
KXM Posted January 10, 2005 Author Posted January 10, 2005 I'm sorry if this sounds dumb. My I'm a little slow when it comes to programing. But if I'm reading this correctly, this would reg autoscript to always open a given file type. I'm wondering how do do the same, but with my compiled script. I see the concept, however I'm not sure how to use it to refrecne my program. Func _RegisterExtension( $FileExtension) $Mylocation = @ProgramFilesDir & "\where\it\is\myscript.exe" RegWrite("HKCR\" & $FileExtension,"","REG_SZ", "***Myscript?***") RegWrite("***whathere??**","","REG_SZ", $Mylocation & "") EndFunc
SvenP Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 I'm sorry if this sounds dumb. My I'm a little slow when it comes to programing. But if I'm reading this correctly, this would reg autoscript to always open a given file type.I'm wondering how do do the same, but with my compiled script.I see the concept, however I'm not sure how to use it to refrecne my program.Func _RegisterExtension( $FileExtension)$Mylocation = @ProgramFilesDir & "\where\it\is\myscript.exe"RegWrite("HKCR\" & $FileExtension,"","REG_SZ", "***Myscript?***")RegWrite("***whathere??**","","REG_SZ", $Mylocation & "")EndFunc<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Aha, I'm sorry. Now I understand your question. Well, try this one:$YourProgramPath= @ProgramFilesDir & "\where\it\is\" ; with trailing backslash ! $YourProgramEXE= "myscript.exe" $YourExtension=".icset" _RegisterExtension ($YourProgramPath,$YourProgramEXE, $YourExtension) Func _RegisterExtension($ProgramPath, $ProgramName, $FileExtension) RegWrite("HKCR\" & $FileExtension,"","REG_SZ", $ProgramName) RegWrite("HKCR\" & ProgramName & "\Shell\Run\Command","","REG_SZ", $ProgramPath & $ProgramEXE & ' "%1" %*') RegWrite("HKCR\" & ProgramName & "\Shell\Open\Command","","REG_SZ", $ProgramPath & $ProgramEXE & ' "%1" %*') EndFuncI hope that's wat you mean?Regards,-Sven
KXM Posted January 13, 2005 Author Posted January 13, 2005 THNX so much for your help! I think I understand the concept fully now, but I'm still having a small syntax issue. Here is a summery of my code: Dim $meedir = RegRead("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Meedio\Meedio Essentials", "root") RegWrite("HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.icset", "", "REG_SZ", "IconChooser") RegWrite("HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IconChooser\Shell\Run\Command", "", "REG_SZ", $meedir & '"plugins\module\IconChooser\IconChooser.exe" "%1" %*') RegWrite("HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IconChooser\Shell\Open\Command", "", "REG_SZ", $meedir & '"plugins\module\IconChooser\IconChooser.exe" "%1" %*') I'm not sure what is wrong, but I know it's close. Because anything with the extension .icset will dispaly to correct icon, but when I try to open it, I get the Windows 'selesct program box'. Or sometime I get access denied. Any cluse? BTW: $meedir returns: C:\Program Files\Meedio\Meedio Essentials\ without any quotes.
therks Posted January 13, 2005 Posted January 13, 2005 So that means that what ends up being written to the registry key is this:C:\Program Files\Meedio\Meedio Essentials\"plugins\module\IconChooser\IconChooser.exe" "%1" %*Is this what you want it to be?I think you need something more like this:RegWrite("HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IconChooser\Shell\Open\Command", "", "REG_SZ", '"' & $meedir & 'plugins\module\IconChooser\IconChooser.exe" "%1" %*') My AutoIt Stuff | My Github
KXM Posted January 13, 2005 Author Posted January 13, 2005 I'll be damned! So simple! It was right there in my own words. THNX so much!
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