Working With the Shell Context Menu

Converting files is as easy as right-clicking on a file and using the Convert To context menu to select the type of output file you want to create.

The Convert To context menu also appears when you right-click on a folder in the Windows Explorer shell. From this menu you can convert files using the existing menu items or create new menu items.

Folders or files are converted in accordance with the settings associated with the selected job profile. See Working With the Job Profiles Editor for information on viewing job profile summaries, and displaying and arranging job profiles in the shell context menu.

Convert a File from the Shell Context Menu

 

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. Select the folders or supported files that you want to convert.

3. Right-click a selected folder or file.

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4. Click Convert To - (Desired job profile).

Create a New 'Convert To' Menu Item

New shell context menu items can be created directly from the context menu or through the File Conversion Desktop.

Create a New Menu Item Using the Context Menu

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. Right-click a folder or supported file.

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3. Click Convert To - Create New Menu Item.

Create a New Menu Item Using the File Conversion Desktop

1.Double-click the File Conversion Center icon on your desktop.

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2.Select the Manage 'Convert To' Menu option.

3.Select the Create a Menu Item option.

4.Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the task.

Modifying a 'Convert To' Menu Item

1.Double-click the File Conversion Center icon on your desktop.

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2.Select the Manage 'Convert To' Menu option.

3.Select the Modify a Menu Item option.

4.Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the task.

Deleting a 'Convert To' Menu Item

1.Double-click the File Conversion Center icon on your desktop.

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2.Select the Manage 'Convert To' Menu option.

3.Select the Delete a Menu Item option.

4.Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the task.