19.2 Application Explorer

Application Explorer integrates with Windows Explorer to make applications available through a standalone window, similar to the Application Window, and from the Windows desktop, the Start menu, the system tray, and the Quick Launch bar.

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19.2.1 Application Explorer Description

In the following example screen, the Application Explorer window displays the applications contained in the DOC_TREE. In addition, these same four applications are also displayed on the Start menu, and two of the applications also appear on the desktop, one in the Quick Launch bar, and another in the system tray.

Figure 19-2 Application Explorer Window

The Application Explorer window contains the same features and functionality as the Application Window (see Application Window). In addition, because the Application Explorer window is an extension to Windows Explorer, it also includes functionality native to Windows Explorer, such as showing or hiding the folder view (left pane).

19.2.2 Why Use Application Explorer?

You should use Application Explorer if you don't require complete control of user desktops and you want take advantage of all the locations (Start menu, Windows desktop, and so forth) where application shortcuts can be placed.