File Appender

This project provides a simple GUI application that allows users to select multiple files and append their contents into a single file. The resulting file is saved in the directory where the context menu option "Append Files Here" is selected.

Features

• Graphical User Interface (GUI) for selecting files to append.
• Context menu integration for easy access.
• Automatically cleans up temporary files created during the process.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Tkinter library (usually included with Python)
• win32api and win32con libraries (pywin32 package)
• Windows operating system

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/FileAppender.git
   cd FileAppender

2. Install required Python packages:

   pip install pywin32

Files in the Project

• append_files_gui.py: The main Python script for the GUI.
• launch_append_files_gui.bat: Batch file to launch the GUI with elevated privileges.
• register_context_menu.py: Python script to register the context menu item.
• deregister_context_menu.py: Python script to deregister the context menu item.
• register_context_menu.bat: Batch file to register the context menu item with elevated privileges.
• deregister_context_menu.bat: Batch file to deregister the context menu item with elevated privileges.

Usage

Register the Context Menu Item

To add the "Append Files Here" option to the context menu:

1. Run the register_context_menu.bat file with elevated privileges:
   • Double-click register_context_menu.bat.
   • This will request administrative privileges and run the registration script.

Use the Context Menu Item

1. Right-click in the background of a folder in Windows Explorer.
2. Select "Append Files Here".
3. The GUI application will open, allowing you to select files to append.
4. The appended content will be saved to appended_files.txt in the selected directory.

Deregister the Context Menu Item

To remove the "Append Files Here" option from the context menu:

1. Run the deregister_context_menu.bat file with elevated privileges:
   • Double-click deregister_context_menu.bat.
   • This will request administrative privileges and run the deregistration script.

Cleanup

The application will automatically clean up any temporary files it creates, such as file_appender.log.

Troubleshooting

• If the context menu item does not appear, ensure you have run the register_context_menu.bat file with administrative privileges.
• If you encounter any issues, check the file_appender.log file for debugging information.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.