[NemoNada]

MHz, this is a great product! I uninstalled the ContextMenuExt.dll as you suggested and so far (with one exception I'll explain) CMenu works great!

I also had another product installed called "PathCopyEx" (by Mike Lin) that I was able to remove as well after installing CMenu--CMenu does a whole lot more!

Here's some of the things I setup w/it:

• added "Copy To..." and "Move To..."
  
• added "Copy to System32..." and "Move to System32..."

and I used the scripts from "CABTOOLS" (created by "jdoe") to

• added a "CAB-IN" option that includes running modifype on the file(s) to be "cab'ed"
  
• added a "CAB-OUT" option that expands the selected file(s)

The only problem I'm having is that I can't get CMenu to show a horizontal separator!
If I insert one anywhere in my menu all that happens is that the entry for "EditPlus" (text editor that I use) moves up the context menu like it's the separator!?!

Any thoughts on that?

[MHz]

NemoNada, on Jul 12 2005, 10:21 PM, said:

The only problem I'm having is that I can't get CMenu to show a horizontal separator!
If I insert one anywhere in my menu all that happens is that the entry for "EditPlus" (text editor that I use) moves up the context menu like it's the separator!?!

Any thoughts on that?
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

To add a separator:

In the editor, just select the separator, with the item button. Then click ok.
On the main editor window, you can see up and down buttons. That can move your items, up or down the order. It should work, that easy.

Highlight and move up or down.

Glad you are finding it useful.

[MHz]

benners, on Jul 12 2005, 09:05 PM, said:

MHz would you consider changing the installer to an Inno setup?, I would like the option of not installing certain commands, i.e AutoIt and would prefer to do this at the installation stage with the components switch instead of having to delete files\folders and reg entries after the fact.

I also am in the process of cleaning my context menu up and adding the to your Cmenu and would like the option of including these changes into each new build you create.

Thanks
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The program is the installer, the uninstaller and the main program. So it does not use a third party installer. The AutoIt entries should not be present, if you have not got AutoIt installed. This is so non AutoIt users do not have to see unrequired entries, that will not be used.

In the support folder, you will see a batch file called RegExport.bat. If you execute it, it will export the key, with all your CMenu items in it. It will be a reg file, that you can import back in. Before adding it back in. Use CMenu /clear, to remove the existing entries. Thus your saved entries, will be returned, once you execute the bat file.

This post has been edited by MHz: 12 July 2005 - 07:06 AM

[MHz]

Weed, on Jun 18 2005, 09:36 PM, said:

thats great
expand and makecab is useful too
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Certainly could be. I would not like it to be separate items, but a complete file modifier window, that is launched. This may take alittle time to implement, if to be added.

totoymola, on Jul 9 2005, 03:16 PM, said:

MHz, can I make a feature request?  Can you add the InnoUnpack feature for Inno Setups?   I hate doing it thu commandline.
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Tests are proving well. Identify Installer will also handle unpacking, admin, and silent installs. Still need to tidy up and change the helpfile to reflect any changes made. It should not be too much longer for next release. Maybe end of the week?
Currently, no new items added to the context menu list.

This post has been edited by MHz: 12 July 2005 - 07:22 AM

[NemoNada]

 CMenu_CAB_Tools.rar (40.31K)
Number of downloads: 205

(MHz Posted Today, on 06:44 AM ), said:

(NemoNada @ Jul 12 2005, on 10:21 PM), said:

The only problem I'm having is that I can't get CMenu to show a horizontal separator!If I insert one anywhere in my menu all that happens is that the entry for "EditPlus" (text editor that I use) moves up the context menu like it's the separator!?!

Any thoughts on that?

To add a separator:

In the editor, just select the separator, with the item button. Then click ok.
On the main editor window, you can see up and down buttons. That can move your items, up or down the order. It should work, that easy.

I understood and followed the instructions. In the CMenu editor it looks like this (I've also attached screenshots if you'd rather see it that way):

• More Options
  
• ---Separator
  
• Copy to...
  
• Move to...
  
• ---Separator
  
• CAB-IN
  
• CAB-OUT
  
• ---Separator

But when I look at the actual context menu it looks like this:

• _________ (separator line)
  
• More Options
  
• EditPlus
  
• Copy to...
  
• Move to...
  
• Open With
  
• CAB-IN
  
• CAB-OUT
  
• UltraEdit-32
  
• _________ (separator line)

with no horizontal separators.

It seems that "EditPlus", "Open With", and "UltraEdit-32" are taking the place of the separators but I don't know enough about how the context menu works to figure it out.

BTW, for anyone that's interested the "CAB-IN" and "CAB-OUT" items use "CABARC.EXE" & "MODIFYPE.EXE" run from a couple of VBS scripts made by "jdoe". I've attached the scripts & tools if anyone is interested.

Thanks again and keep up the good work!

Attached File(s)

•  CMenu_Example.png (9.42K)
  Number of downloads: 117
•  CMenu_Editor_for_Example.png (6.43K)
  Number of downloads: 12
•  CMenu_Editor_for_Example.png (6.43K)
  Number of downloads: 9

[MHz]

I can see the issue. You are working for those separators. I have noticed if you double them up. They may then show up. It will just take a little manipulation, to get the result that you want. The OS seems to make the rules for the main branch of the contextmenu.

Edit:
When I say double them up, I mean like so:

--- Separator
--- Separator

So 2 entries are next to one another.

This post has been edited by MHz: 12 July 2005 - 05:09 PM

[1boredguy]

Thanks for the heads up on this app! Looks pretty good.

Can't wait... but just gotta wait.

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[MHz]

Sorry, additional links will be supplied with version 1.5. This will be released very shortly. I am just performing some last minute touches.

[1boredguy]

just got my copy, very slick indeed!

[MHz]

Updated to version 1.5.
Please see 1st post for information and download link.

Lots more incrediable features added.

[NemoNada]

All Right!!

Thanks for the update! I'm just having a whole lot of fun w/this utility.

[MHz]

NemoNada, on Jul 16 2005, 04:38 PM, said:

  All Right!! 

Thanks for the update! I'm just having a whole lot of fun w/this utility.
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Superb, enjoy it.

[MAVERICKS CHOICE]

@MHz

very Nice Utility Dude, Thats why I like this place soo many timesavers.

[1boredguy]

i just got the new 1.5. (multiple mirrors, very nice) great upgrade from 1.4.

has anyone ever had this problem: some install app is supposed to have a "/s" switch (according to identify installer). but it just doesn't work. the prompt for user input just keeps popping up.
i tried the nifty silent install tool in Cmenu 1.5, and the prompt still comes up, so i know the install app must have some... "anti-silent" thing going on...

i've been trying to silent this install for so long. i would like to request a "send app creator to hell" feature.


anyways, keep up the good work! i'll keep an eye out for the next version.

[MHz]

1boredguy, on Jul 16 2005, 05:50 PM, said:

has anyone ever had this problem: some install app is supposed to have a "/s" switch (according to identify installer).  but it just doesn't work.  the prompt for user input just keeps popping up.

Take a close look at Identify Installer, when it shows you the switches.
You may see descriptions like this:

(All switches MUST be upper case. No inverted comma's)

Some installers are case sensitive. NSIS likes uppercase only.

1boredguy, on Jul 16 2005, 05:50 PM, said:

i tried the nifty silent install tool in Cmenu 1.5, and the prompt still comes up, so i know the install app must have some...  "anti-silent" thing going on...

It should do most. No promises on 100% success, as depends on who created the thing. Never an installer, authored the same. The parameters sent the installer are generic.

1boredguy, on Jul 16 2005, 05:50 PM, said:

i've been trying to silent this install for so long.  i would like to request a "send app creator to hell" feature.

Notify the program creator, and complain.

This post has been edited by MHz: 16 July 2005 - 02:07 AM

[MHz]

MAVERICKS CHOICE, on Jul 16 2005, 05:40 PM, said:

@MHz

very Nice Utility Dude, Thats why I like this place soo many timesavers.
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks and you are so true.
Timesaving is an important concept. The more you save, the more you can commit, to do more. Or spend more precious time with family and friends.

[totoymola]

Thanks dude. This project is really cool. :

I have one more suggestion for your future version. I think you missed the switches for Tarma installers.

[MHz]

totoymola, on Jul 18 2005, 01:10 AM, said:

I think you missed the switches for Tarma installers.
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I will look into it. Do you know of a small program that uses it?

[totoymola]

Well, it's becoming popular now. Y! Tunnel and other chat clients use it.

[Martin Zugec]

2MHz: Few questions:

1.) Would you mind to rip Identify Installer out from CMenu?
2.) What about creating database of known switches for setups, that dont support common installation?