/// <summary>Shows a folder selection dialog.</summary>
/// <param name="title">The title to show on the dialog.</param>
/// <param name="initDir">The start folder when the dialog opens or "" for last selected folder (default: Computer).</param>
/// <returns>The full folder path after selection or "" when canceled, else "FAILED".</returns>
public static Primitive SelectFolder(Primitive title, Primitive initDir)
{
string result = "";
string iDir = lastFolder;
if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(initDir))
{
iDir = initDir;
}
if (!Directory.Exists(initDir))
{
iDir = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyComputer);
}
try
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
Shell32.Folder2 fold = (Shell32.Folder2)shell.BrowseForFolder(0, (string)title, 0x10, (string)iDir);
if (fold == null)
{
return(string.Empty);
}
result = fold.Self.Path;
lastFolder = result;
return(result);
}
catch
{ return("FAILED"); }
}
// UNSURE if the returned values are really correct, resp. which values are returned at all from "1", "2", "4" etc.
// http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/gg537739.aspx Shell.GetSetting method
/// <summary>Gets values for global Shell settings (s. folder opions-view, CheckedStatus).</summary>
/// <param name="value">An integer constant for the value to get (eg. 1, 2, 4, "8", "32" etc.).</param>
/// <returns>"True" or "False" on success, else "FAILED".</returns>
/// <example>http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/gg537739.aspx
/// ShowAllObjects = SBShell.GetSetting(1)
/// ShowExtensions = SBShell.GetSetting(2)
/// ShowInfoTip = SBShell.GetSetting(8192)
/// ShowSuperHidden = SBShell.GetSetting(262144)</example>
public static Primitive GetSetting(Primitive value)
{
if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(value) || value < 1)
{
return("FAILED");
}
try
{
// http://dotnetdud.blogspot.co.at/2008/10/convert-string-to-long-using-c.html
// long longStr = Int64.Parse(value); // = Convert.ToInt64(value);
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
return(shell.GetSetting(value)); // Convert.ToInt32((string)value, 16);
}
catch
{ return("FAILED"); }
}
// http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/gg537740.aspx Shell.GetSystemInformation method
/// <summary>Gets a given Systeminformation.</summary>
/// <param name="info">The name of the value to get. Options:
/// "DirectoryServiceAvailable", "DoubleClickTime", "ProcessorLevel", "ProcessorSpeed", "ProcessorArchitecture", "PhysicalMemoryInstalled", "IsOS_DomainMember"
/// (Only XP: "IsOS_Professional", "IsOS_Personal").</param>
/// <returns>The queried value on success, else "" or "FAILED".</returns>
public static Primitive GetSystemInfo(Primitive info)
{
string val = info;
if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(val))
{
return("FAILED");
}
try
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
var objShell = shell;
return(objShell.GetSystemInformation(val.Trim()).ToString());
}
catch
{ return("FAILED"); }
}
/// <summary>Opens explorer with the given file-/folder path (parent folder for existing file path). In new tab in QTTabBar.</summary>
/// <param name="path">Opens the specified folder (file path opens parent folder). The folder must exist.</param>
public static void OpenFolder(Primitive path)
{
string dir;
if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(path))
{
dir = Program.Directory;
}
else
{
dir = Environment.ExpandEnvironmentVariables(path);
}
if (System.IO.File.Exists(dir))
{
dir = Path.GetDirectoryName(dir);
}
if (Directory.Exists(dir))
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.Open(dir);
}
}
/// <summary>Restores all minimized windows in the taskbar (after ShowDesktop, TileAll.., CascadeWindows) again.</summary>
public static void RestoreWindows()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.UndoMinimizeALL();
}
// http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/gg537740.aspx Shell.GetSystemInformation method
/// <summary>Gets a given Systeminformation.</summary>
/// <param name="info">The name of the value to get. Options:
/// "DirectoryServiceAvailable", "DoubleClickTime", "ProcessorLevel", "ProcessorSpeed", "ProcessorArchitecture", "PhysicalMemoryInstalled", "IsOS_DomainMember"
/// (Only XP: "IsOS_Professional", "IsOS_Personal").</param>
/// <returns>The queried value on success, else "" or "FAILED".</returns>
public static Primitive GetSystemInfo(Primitive info)
{
string val = info;
if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(val)) return "FAILED";
try
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
var objShell = shell;
return objShell.GetSystemInformation(val.Trim()).ToString();
}
catch
{ return "FAILED"; }
}
/// <summary>Opens explorer with the given file-/folder path (parent folder for existing file path). In new tab in QTTabBar.</summary>
/// <param name="path">Opens the specified folder (file path opens parent folder). The folder must exist.</param>
public static void OpenFolder(Primitive path)
{
string dir;
if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(path)) dir = Program.Directory;
else dir = Environment.ExpandEnvironmentVariables(path);
if (System.IO.File.Exists(dir)) dir = Path.GetDirectoryName(dir);
if (Directory.Exists(dir))
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.Open(dir);
}
}
/// <summary>Orders all opened windows vertically tiled on the desktop (Revert with RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void TileAllVert()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.TileVertically();
}
// UNSURE if the returned values are really correct, resp. which values are returned at all from "1", "2", "4" etc.
// http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/gg537739.aspx Shell.GetSetting method
/// <summary>Gets values for global Shell settings (s. folder opions-view, CheckedStatus).</summary>
/// <param name="value">An integer constant for the value to get (eg. 1, 2, 4, "8", "32" etc.).</param>
/// <returns>"True" or "False" on success, else "FAILED".</returns>
/// <example>http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/gg537739.aspx
/// ShowAllObjects = SBShell.GetSetting(1)
/// ShowExtensions = SBShell.GetSetting(2)
/// ShowInfoTip = SBShell.GetSetting(8192)
/// ShowSuperHidden = SBShell.GetSetting(262144)</example>
public static Primitive GetSetting(Primitive value)
{
if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(value) || value < 1) return "FAILED";
try
{
// http://dotnetdud.blogspot.co.at/2008/10/convert-string-to-long-using-c.html
// long longStr = Int64.Parse(value); // = Convert.ToInt64(value);
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
return shell.GetSetting(value); // Convert.ToInt32((string)value, 16);
}
catch
{ return "FAILED"; }
}
/// <summary>Minimizes all opened windows into the taskbar and showes the desktop (Revert with RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void ShowDesktop()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.MinimizeAll();
}
/// <summary>Orders all opended windows in a 3D stack on the desktop to select through (with arrow keys).</summary>
public static void Switch3D()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.WindowSwitcher();
}
/// <summary>Shows the dialog for date- and time settings.</summary>
public static void DateTimeSettings()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.SetTime();
}
/// <summary>Shows the dialog for startmenü/taskbar settings.</summary>
public static void StartSettings()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.TrayProperties();
}
/// <summary>Orders all opended windows in a 3D stack on the desktop to select through (with arrow keys).</summary>
public static void Switch3D()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.WindowSwitcher();
}
/// <summary>Shows the Run(box) Dialog.</summary>
public static void RunBox()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.FileRun();
}
/// <summary>Toggles the view of the (windowless) desktop on and off (s. ShowDesktop/RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void ToggleDesktop()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.ToggleDesktop();
}
/// <summary>Restores all minimized windows in the taskbar (after ShowDesktop, TileAll.., CascadeWindows) again.</summary>
public static void RestoreWindows()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.UndoMinimizeALL();
}
/// <summary>Orders all opended windows in cascades on the desktop (Revert with RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void CascadeWindows()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.CascadeWindows();
}
/// <summary>Shows the Run(box) Dialog.</summary>
public static void RunBox()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.FileRun();
}
/// <summary>Orders all opened windows vertically tiled on the desktop (Revert with RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void TileAllVert()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.TileVertically();
}
/// <summary>Shows a folder selection dialog.</summary>
/// <param name="title">The title to show on the dialog.</param>
/// <param name="initDir">The start folder when the dialog opens or "" for last selected folder (default: Computer).</param>
/// <returns>The full folder path after selection or "" when canceled, else "FAILED".</returns>
public static Primitive SelectFolder(Primitive title, Primitive initDir)
{
string result = "";
string iDir = lastFolder;
if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(initDir)) iDir = initDir;
if (!Directory.Exists(initDir)) iDir = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyComputer);
try
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
Shell32.Folder2 fold = (Shell32.Folder2)shell.BrowseForFolder(0, (string)title, 0x10, (string)iDir);
if (fold == null) return string.Empty;
result = fold.Self.Path;
lastFolder = result;
return result;
}
catch
{ return "FAILED"; }
}
/// <summary>Minimizes all opened windows into the taskbar and showes the desktop (Revert with RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void ShowDesktop()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.MinimizeAll();
}
/// <summary>Shows the dialog for startmenü/taskbar settings.</summary>
public static void StartSettings()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.TrayProperties();
}
/// <summary>Shows the dialog for date- and time settings.</summary>
public static void DateTimeSettings()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.SetTime();
}
/// <summary>Orders all opened windows horizontally tiled on the desktop (Revert with RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void TileAllHoriz()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.TileHorizontally();
}
/// <summary>Orders all opened windows horizontally tiled on the desktop (Revert with RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void TileAllHoriz()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.TileHorizontally();
}
/// <summary>Toggles the view of the (windowless) desktop on and off (s. ShowDesktop/RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void ToggleDesktop()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.ToggleDesktop();
}
/// <summary>Orders all opended windows in cascades on the desktop (Revert with RestoreWindows).</summary>
public static void CascadeWindows()
{
Shell32.Shell shell = new Shell32.Shell();
shell.CascadeWindows();
}