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Hidden options in file menus in Windows Vista.

The right-click (context) menu on folders and files in the Open dialogs in AutoCAD, Inventor (or in Window Explorer and File managers) in Windows Vista can display other, originally hidden functions.

If you right-click on a folder or file and hold down the Shift key, your context menu will display more functions - the following hidden functions will be added:

Pin to Start Menu
Add to Quick Launch
Copy as Path
Open Command Window Here (on folders)

ACADInventor

Vista CAD,HP

13.1.2008 5385×

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