Execute Command Verb Sample
Demonstrates how to implement a Shell verb using the ExecuteCommand method.
This topic contains the following sections.
- Description
- Requirements
- Downloading the Sample
- Building the Sample
- Running the Sample
Description
This method is preferred for verb implementations because it provides the most flexibility, is simple, and supports out-of-process activation. This sample implements a standalone, local server Component Object Model (COM) object, but it is expected that the verb implementation will be integrated into existing applications. To do so, your main application object must register a class factory for itself. That object implements IDropTarget for your application's verbs. Note that COM launches your application if it is not already running but connects to a running instance of your application if one is present.
Requirements
| Product | Minimum Product Version |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 7 |
| 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 ExecuteCommandVerb project directory.
- Enter
msbuild ExecuteCommand.sln.
To build the sample using Microsoft Visual Studio (preferred):
- Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the ExecuteCommandVerb project directory.
- Double-click the icon for the ExecuteCommand.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 executable, using the command prompt or Windows Explorer.
- At the command line, enter
ExecuteCommand.exe. Alternatively, from Windows Explorer double-click the icon for ExecuteCommand.exe. - Follow the instructions in the displayed dialog