File Type Register

File Type Register v0.1.3.5 Released

Shandy — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:36:00 GMT

A few minor bug corrections:

The mouse cursor was not being set to an hourglass during some processes that take up time.
The application crashed if an attempt to load a non-existant file extension type was made.
If attempt to load non-existant file extension was made user is now asked whether basic information is be cleared or not.
Tooltips added for all relevant controls.
Selection of file type extension now possible using mouse.

You can now download File Type Register v0.1.3.5

File Type Register Beta 1.2 Released

Shandy — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 20:28:00 GMT

More updates to FTR

0.1.2.0: Updated text describing application in Splash/About screen.
0.1.2.1: Added option to disable disclaimer screen.
0.1.2.2: Allowed disclaimer screen to be loaded from main form menu.
0.1.2.3: Corrected problem where File Action entry was duplicated after editing and saving. MAJOR BUG FIX

The latest version of FTR is available as a zipped file: File Type Register

File Type Register Beta 1.1 Released

Shandy — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 15:21:00 GMT

Just updated the FTR application with the following modifications:

The vbCity About box now appears on the screen where the mouse cursor was when the menu entry was clicked.
The File Extension text box has been replaced with a combo box that is populated with existing registered file extensions.

You can now download the latest version of FTR as a zipped file as File Type Register

Announcing File Type Register Beta 1

Shandy — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 13:45:00 GMT

What Is File Type Register?

File Type Register is an application that allows the user to maintain a list of applications associated with file types so that when you right click on a file in the windows explorer you get an entry on the shortcut menu.

Why File Type Register (FTR) & Why Beta 1?

The name may change once I get my imagination into gear and think up some witty name via acronyms ;-) I'm always one to jump onto a bandwagon and seeing as MS are going Beta mad I thought I'd release a Beta 1 of FTR too.

General Information

FTR started out as an idea I had whilst approving Russell Judge's FAQ, File Associations--The Hard Way. I had been looking for a project that I could develop my VB.NET (.NET 1.1) skills on and had been stumped to find a free application that allowed easy maintenance of entries in the windows explorer right click shortcut menu. Russell's FAQ gave me the knowledge I needed on how to go about this.

The Beta 1 is fully functional and tested on XP Pro (SP1) but in theory should work on W95 upwards. My intention is to keep developing it to learn new aspects of VB.NET. Please note that this application does amnipulate the Windows registry so I always advise you to back your registry up first. I've been using it for a couple of months now and have had no issues but I know from experience there always the outside chance of something going wrong! . My intention is to get my own web site up and running again and I'll keep an area of it for this application so that the latest version is available for download. Once the product is at its first post Beta version I'll also post it at vbCity. In the meantime if anyone would like a copy they can email me, Shandy, and I'll email you a copy. The zipped file size is currently 172K

And yes, the application and source code are available for free. The only requirments are that if you re-distribute the application you include the source code with it, do not modify the source code and you do not make any money out of it.

Future Enhancements

Add user options.
Make the text box where you type the file extension in a drop down with the currently registered file types listed.
Email me with any requests.