Feature Req: Limit "Edit with Notepadd++"
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Hello, first let me say how grateful I am for the time and effort that as gone to this extremely useful app. Your work, DonHo, is very appreciated :-)
Anyway my request is (I think) a simple one, instead of associating the "Edit with Notepad++" context menu entry with all files (registry entry "[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Notepad++]") is it possible to only associate it with "editable" ones? (I suppose an entry "[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\[file_extension]\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Notepad++]" would be needed for each supported file extension?)
This would prevent the context menu entry from appearing when you right-click a file which notepad++ doesn't support (for example an avi file).
Regards,
PNS
> Also I often use [NP++] to view/edit unkown files to windows (unknown developer endings). I think I´m not alone in this
You're not alone!!!!!!!! NP++ is my to choice to edit a broad range of files, some of which have extensions that aren't associated with anything and some have no extensions. You can always drag ANY file onto a NP++ window, so it wouldn't kill me if the (right click) context option was taken away.
But DO NOT DO IT!!
ok I see what you all getting at.. so maybe make it an option? (notepad++ context menu:
a) All files
b) files associated with notepad++
c) ... (don't know if there are any more combinations possible)
It's just that as programs get installed my context menu is getting a little cluttered...
I'll try contextedit thanks!
Regards,
PNS
I love it this way! I often use it for files associated with another editor (visual studio) to fastly view or edit small things. Also I often use it to view/edit unkown files to windows (unknown developer endings). I think I´m not alone in this ;).
I like the way NP++ is already with the context menu associated with all files. I can choose to not select NP++ for files that I know are not readable in plain-text.
However, if you wish to modify this behavior, Softpedia distributes a program call ContextEdit.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/ContextEdit.shtml
In my opinion it's a good idea to change the default behavior on files with executable content such as .reg and .bat files.
Don R
And what I forgot. It´s most important for me for files without an extension. I think it´s not possible to have a default behavior there.