define an file association default open action

[ChrisGue]

I use the AI 13.3

When I add an file association with the verb 'open' always the string '&Open' is assigned to it:

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This would mean to do a lot of translations.

But windows does this this translation itself when the string is emtpy (=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\[myfileextension]\shell\open => default is empty)
But I cannot delete the string '&Open' in AI:

So, how to do that?


Thanks, Chris

[Eusebiu]

Hi Chris,

In order to set that field to empty, you can use a nonexistent property (e.g. [EMPTY]) instead of the "&Open" string. Can you try this and see if it helps?

Best regards,
Eusebiu

[ChrisGue]

I cannot set a property there. I can only enter text.
I tried to use a translation.
But now always [EMPTY] is set in the registry.

[ChrisGue]

I have now edited the aip file and removed these strings.
This works, however this is not my preferred method.
So a proper solution would be fine.

Chris

[Eusebiu]

Hi Chris,

Sorry, the solution I suggested does not work, indeed. I found a solution in the past and I thought it was that one. Actually, in order to achieve what you want, you can go in the "Table Editor" page, "Verb" table and remove the "&Open" verb written in the "Command" column.

Let me know if this helped.

Best regards,
Eusebiu