Adding a Verb to a File Extension in a Virtual Package

AdminStudio 2023 | 25.0 | Virtual Package Editor

Version:The procedure for adding a verb to a file extension varies, depending on the version of the App-V package.

The Virtual Package Editor enables you to add a verb to a file extension to your App-V application.

Configuring a File Extension in an App-V 5 Package

To add a verb to a file extension in your App-V 5 package:

In the View List under Application Data, click File Extensions.

In the File Extensions explorer, right-click the file extension that you want to be associated with the new verb, and then click Add Verb.

The Virtual Package Editor adds the verb to the File Extensions explorer.

Tip:To change the verb name, do one of the following:

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In the File Extensions explorer, click the name of the new verb and then press F2. The Virtual Package Editor highlights the name of the verb, enabling you to edit it as needed.

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In the File Extensions explorer, right-click the name of the new verb and then click Rename. The Virtual Package Editor highlights the name of the verb, enabling you to edit it as needed.

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Select the new verb, and in the Settings window, change the value of the Name setting.

Configuring a File Extension in an App-V 4.x Package

To add a verb to a file extension in your App-V 4.x package:

In the View List under Application Data, click Shortcuts.

In the Targets explorer, under the appropriate target, right-click the file extension that you want to be associated with the new verb, and then click Add Verb.

The Virtual Package Editor adds the verb to the Targets explorer.

Tip:To change the verb name, do one of the following:

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In the Targets explorer, click the name of the new verb and then press F2. The Virtual Package Editor highlights the name of the verb, enabling you to edit it as needed.

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In the Targets explorer, right-click the name of the new verb and then click Rename. The Virtual Package Editor highlights the name of the verb, enabling you to edit it as needed.

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Select the new verb, and in the Settings window, change the value of the Name setting.