Creating new scripts, right click options

[Dalex]

It has been a while since I last installed and used Autoit, I just installed the latest version along with Scite.  For some reason, I do not have the option to create new .au3 files when right clicking. I have tried rebooting, and running the installation as administrator as mentioned in other threads. no joy...

 

OS = Windows 10 Enterprise version 1806

 

Thanks in advance!

[Nine]

In regedit.exe

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > .au3

create new key ShellNew

in ShellNew create new key FileName

edit FileName and give key value Template.au3

Place your Template.au3 in c:\windows\shellnew

Edited November 15, 2018 by Nine

[Dalex]

Nine, thank you so much for taking the time to respond!

 

I did as you suggested and even rebooted to make sure the reg had refreshed, the template is in c:\windows\shellnew. still not working. See screen cap to make sure I created the key correctly.

 

Also, wasn't there also the option to compile from the right-click menu as well? 

Edited November 15, 2018 by Dalex

[Nine]

hmmm, suppose to work, idk

as for the compile, edit, etc, it is located in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > AutoIt3Script

for example :

in the shell section add edit key, in edit add command, change default value to the editor of your choice "notepad.exe" "&1"

[Dalex]

Yeah, it is strange, not sure what's going on.  These options have always been available after install with no registry manipulation required.

Anyway, thanks for your suggestions!

[careca]

have to define the place the file should be

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.au3\ShellNew]
@="AutoIt3"
"NullFile"=""
"FileName"="%UserProfile%\\AppData\\Local\\AutoIt v3\\SciTE\\Template.au3"

 

Edited November 15, 2018 by careca

[Dalex]

Hey careca, I created that key and imported it, also copied the template to that location.  no worky.

 

thanks!

[Nine]

if you want my take, I'll say that the OS was badly installed.  It seems that some major services are not in function.  What I would do is format the main disk and reinstall the OS from the original source (no copy, no corporate download...)  Just the right and old fashion way !

Anyway good luck 

[Dalex]

Nine,

that's very possible, and I  suspect that as well.  The image is a custom deployment from SCCM and is our corporate standard image. Very smart of you to discern that!  My PC will be getting refreshed soon, I'll just deal with it for now, and wait to see if the new image on the new PC works better.

 

Thanks again!

 

 

[Nine]

ahhh, this explain that, good luck Dalex

[careca]

11 hours ago, Dalex said:

Hey careca, I created that key and imported it, also copied the template to that location.  no worky.

 

thanks!

Try without the env variable. A plain path. Had same issue on another pc and when i made the path simple like c:\123 ot worked