Windows Explorer "Views" shortcuts

[Akovia]

Hi,

I am trying to figure out a way to quickly change to different explorer views via shortcuts. (Details, Icons, List, etc..) Since I am new to this I wanted to ask if this sounded like a doable project for a newbie, or would this be a more advanced script for a first try?

I searched the forums and saw something similar, but not what I was looking for. It still amazes me that it is not a function of windows by default, but then again...=P

If there is something already out there or any pointers or thoughts on the subject it would be most appreciated.

Regards,

Akovia

[spudw2k]

I am trying to figure out a way to quickly change to different explorer views via shortcuts.

Keyboard shortcuts? or Shortcut icons on the desktop?

Here's an example.

#include <GUIListView.au3>

$hWnd = _AttachExplorerList()
_GUICtrlListView_SetView($hWnd,_RotateMode($hWnd))

Func _AttachExplorerList()
    $h = WinGetHandle("[CLASS:CabinetWClass]")
    $hwnd = ControlGetHandle($h,"","SysListView321")
    Return $hwnd
EndFunc

Func _RotateMode($hwnd)
    $mode = _GUICtrlListView_GetView($hwnd)
    $mode += 1
    If $mode > 4 Then $mode = 1
    Return $mode
EndFunc

Check the helpfile for _GUICtrlListView_SetView() to see the params.

Edited November 12, 2008 by spudw2k

[Akovia]

Keyboard shortcuts? or Shortcut icons on the desktop?

Here's an example.

#include <GUIListView.au3>

$hWnd = _AttachExplorerList()
_GUICtrlListView_SetView($hWnd,_RotateMode($hWnd))

Func _AttachExplorerList()
    $h = WinGetHandle("[CLASS:CabinetWClass]")
    $hwnd = ControlGetHandle($h,"","SysListView321")
    Return $hwnd
EndFunc

Func _RotateMode($hwnd)
    $mode = _GUICtrlListView_GetView($hwnd)
    $mode += 1
    If $mode > 4 Then $mode = 1
    Return $mode
EndFunc

Check the helpfile for _GUICtrlListView_SetView() to see the params.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I think I found an easier way out to achieve my goal. I downloaded a program called Stoke-It that enables mouse gestures for Windows. Since I already use them all the time in my Opera browser, it is even better than having keyboard shortcuts. I did notice that AutoIt is referenced alot on Stroke-Its' website which I thought was cool. I will look to AutoIt again the next time I need to automate something I can't figure out otherwise.

Once again I appreciate the input,

Akovia