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PopSel 2.44 Pop-Up Menu Launcher Download (75Kb)
Menu mit Symbolen PopSel Demo PopSel offers simple pop-up menus to launch programs, documents, web links, Explorer windows, batch scripts etc..

With PopSel you can reduce the number of icons on your Desktop, or make extensions to the Quick Launch Tray. You can offer a selection of program calls with different parameters etc.. PopSel can also be integrated into other programs, if they support launching an "external program".

Any number of menus can be created through configuration files that are specified as PopSel command parameter (in shortcuts). PopSel does not remain in memory. It loads particularly fast if used without the (optional) icons.

Submenus (one level) are supported. Auto adopting drive letter on external devices (flash drives etc.).

Special feature: Files by search pattern can be listed in a submenu, and launched with default or custom application.
Configuration button
Configuration: When the menu is aborted (click outside the menu or ESC), the "Configuration" button will pop up. Alternative methods to enter the configuration: through an extra menu item, or by command option.

Configuration

Drag&drop files, folders or shortcuts. Shortcuts are resolved with parameters (if any) and directory. The command can be any executable file, document or web link. Relative paths and environment variables are supported.

Special support for Explorer windows with pre-selected folder.

Demo menu supplied, ready to run (see images).
Qsel 1.65 Program Launcher Download (94Kb)
Qsel is a launcher for programs, documents and web links with large or small Icons.

Easy configuration of launcher windows using drag&drop.
Create any number of Categories with individual launcher window settings.
Switch categories through index window (click on title button), quick pop-up (right click) or special launcher Icons.
SystemTray mode with pop-up menu for quick access to all windows and functions.
Windows optionally without title bar (see image).

Automatic drive letter handling on Flash Drives, CR-ROM's..

Window Options (pop-up menu):

Large or small Icons (multi column display)
Font and background color
Keep window open
General Settings (extra window):

System Tray mode, Hotkey
Single or double click launching
Window with/without title bar
Auto align windows at top left or right corner
Open centered
Initial category (or last used)
Load at system startup

Configuration data are stored in the Qsel directory (default) or in a separate directory. The extra SetupWiz offers a Qsel data folder in the "Application Data" domain. For USB flash drives an extra Qsel starter can be placed in the root directory. Settings are kept in an INI file. No Registry entries.

Configuration Window: