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Old 01-05-2006, 06:33 AM
Michael Moser
 
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Default Is there a way to introduce some delay when executing a right-click command to multiple files?

I have defined right-click commands "Print" for certain file types, such
that I can select multiple files at once and then right-click => "Print"
to print them in a single swoop.

But when doing so I am having troubles, since apparently the print jobs
are sent too quick, which causes the printer driver (I am printing to a
pseudo printer driver "FinePrint" that allows for misc. adjustments,
prints multiple pages onto one etc.) to choke.

So I would like to introduce a small delay after each print-job is sent,
i.e. defined a print command line like

Action:
Print
Application used to perform action:
"application_path_here" /p "%1" && delay 10

where
"/p" stands for the headless print option of the chosen application
and
"&& delay 10" stands for some "delay for 10 seconds" functionality, i.e.
this is what I am seeking for.

Hope I could make myself clear...
Michael







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Old 01-05-2006, 06:33 AM
billytf
 
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Default RE: Is there a way to introduce some delay when executing a right-clic

best bet would be some sort of script, like vbscript. cant help you with the
script im afraid (just learning it myself) but the guys (and gals) in the
vbscript forum will be able to

cheers

billy

"Michael Moser" wrote:

> I have defined right-click commands "Print" for certain file types, such
> that I can select multiple files at once and then right-click => "Print"
> to print them in a single swoop.
>
> But when doing so I am having troubles, since apparently the print jobs
> are sent too quick, which causes the printer driver (I am printing to a
> pseudo printer driver "FinePrint" that allows for misc. adjustments,
> prints multiple pages onto one etc.) to choke.
>
> So I would like to introduce a small delay after each print-job is sent,
> i.e. defined a print command line like
>
> Action:
> Print
> Application used to perform action:
> "application_path_here" /p "%1" && delay 10
>
> where
> "/p" stands for the headless print option of the chosen application
> and
> "&& delay 10" stands for some "delay for 10 seconds" functionality, i.e.
> this is what I am seeking for.
>
> Hope I could make myself clear...
> Michael
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

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Old 01-05-2006, 06:34 AM
kenny
 
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Default Re: Is there a way to introduce some delay when executing a right-click command to multiple files?

set the virtual printer as "offline" do your printing, then set it online
again.You do this by right clicking on the printer icon

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"Michael Moser" <michael-nospam.moser@nospam.freesurf.ch> wrote in message
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>I have defined right-click commands "Print" for certain file types, such
>that I can select multiple files at once and then right-click => "Print" to
>print them in a single swoop.
>
> But when doing so I am having troubles, since apparently the print jobs
> are sent too quick, which causes the printer driver (I am printing to a
> pseudo printer driver "FinePrint" that allows for misc. adjustments,
> prints multiple pages onto one etc.) to choke.
>
> So I would like to introduce a small delay after each print-job is sent,
> i.e. defined a print command line like
>
> Action:
> Print
> Application used to perform action:
> "application_path_here" /p "%1" && delay 10
>
> where
> "/p" stands for the headless print option of the chosen application
> and
> "&& delay 10" stands for some "delay for 10 seconds" functionality, i.e.
> this is what I am seeking for.
>
> Hope I could make myself clear...
> Michael
>
>
>
>
>
>
>



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