NonDefaultDropMenuVerb Sample
Demonstrates how to extend the drag-and-drop shortcut menu (sometimes referred to as a context menu).
This topic contains the following sections.
- Requirements
- Downloading the Sample
- Building the Sample
- Running the Sample
Requirements
| Product | Minimum Product Version |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows Vista |
| Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) | 7.0 |
Downloading the Sample
This sample is available in the following locations.
| Location | Path URL |
|---|---|
| Code Gallery | Windows Shell Integration Samples on Code Gallery |
| Windows 7 SDK | Download Windows 7 SDK |
In the case of the Windows SDK, once you have downloaded and installed it, you will find the samples in the installed directory. For example, use of the default installation path for the Windows 7 SDK results in the samples being placed under C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0\Samples\.
Building the Sample
To build the sample from the command prompt:
- Open the command prompt window and navigate to the NonDefaultDropMenuVerb project directory.
- Enter
msbuild NonDefaultDropMenuVerb.sln.
To build the sample using Microsoft Visual Studio (preferred):
- Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the NonDefaultDropMenuVerb project directory.
- Double-click the icon for the NonDefaultDropMenuVerb.sln file to open the project in Visual Studio.
- From the Build menu, select Build Solution.
Running the Sample
- Navigate to the directory that contains the new DLL file, using the command prompt or Windows Explorer.
- Copy NonDefaultDropMenuVerb.dll to the System directory (for example, C:\Windows\System32).
- At a command prompt, enter
regedit NonDefaultDropMenuVerb.reg. - Use the right mouse button to drag a file from one folder to another. You will see additional menu items for the drop operation.