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CBFS Shell
Formerly ShellBoost, a library that allows .NET developers to extend and customize Windows Explorer with Virtual Folders, Custom Menus, and more!
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Windows Explorer Customization
CBFS Shell allows you to create a custom experience for your users and define how they interact with files and folders from Windows Explorer. With the help of a Shell Namespace Extension you can fully customize the user experience. CBFS Shell is provided as an easy-to-use library that simplifies a wide variety of customization tasks. Supported operations include:
- Creating and managing Virtual Folders
- Customizing Visual Information including Views, Thumbnails, Toolbars, etc.
- Context menu item customization
- Supporting end-user actions such as Copy, Paste, Drag and Drop.
- Creating Custom Columns visible in detail view.
Virtual Folders
CBFS Shell can be used to easily create and manage Virtual Folders with the help of a Shell Namespace Extension. When a user navigates into a Virtual Folder, the data is presented as a tree of folders and files, just like any other folder.
Additional Views and Visual Information
The Shell's namespace graphical representation also includes other visual information such as:
- Details View, List View, and Icon View
- Thumbnails and Tooltips
- Property Pages
- Toolbars and Ribbons
Complete Navigation and Menu Options
CBFS Shell allows your application to handle many standard end-user actions on files and folders, such as:
- Context Menus (with standard or specific items)
- Copy, Paste, Cut, Delete, Link, Drag and Drop
- Go To, Backward, Forward, Level Up, Level Down
- Grouping and Filtering
- Searching
Custom Columns
CBFS Shell allows you to customize which columns are visible within the detail view of Windows Explorer. Choose from many pre-defined options or create your own columns. CBFS Shell allows you to present items within a folder in a way that best fits your specific use case.
Supported Platforms
.NET
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- Support for .NET Framework 4.6.2 - 4.8.
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CBFS Shell
Formerly ShellBoost, a library that allows .NET developers to extend and customize Windows Explorer with Virtual Folders, Custom Menus, and more!