Windows Right Click Functionality: Difference between revisions

The following method allows custom context menu options, but involves a free utility called '''FileMenu Tools''' the is available for download at [https://www.lopesoft.com/index.php/en/download/filemenu-tools https://www.lopesoft.com/index.php/en/download/filemenu-tools]. In the example below this is configured to run TUFLOW, however, this tool can also be configured for post-processing of TUFLOW output files.<br>

<u>'''Note''' A word of caution, be careful with the installation dialogues as this may try to install additional software.</u>

To use this program to run TUFLOW from a right click window, follow the steps below:<br>

# Download and install '''FileMenu Tools''' using the link provided above

[[File:FileMenu Tools Configure.png|frame|none|File Menu Tool Configuration Page]]

 

The FileMenu Tool should now be configured. To run TUFLOW navigate to a TUFLOW Control File (.tcf) and right click on the file. In the menu dialogue that appears, select ''FileMenu Tools >> Run TUFLOW''. This is shown in the image below.<br>

 

[[File:FileMenu Tools Run TUFLOW.png|frame|none|Running TUFLOW using FileMenu Tools]]

 

Another example of FileMenu Tools could be to convert between .flt and .asc grids or vice versa. To do this:

# Enter a ''Description'' (e.g Convert format using asc_to_asc)