Multi EXE

Overview

The Multi-Application Opener is a tool designed to simplify the process of managing and executing multiple files or programs. Initially built as a console-based application, it evolves into a feature-rich graphical program using wxWidgets, supporting custom file extensions for batch execution.

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Features

MVP Features

• Add Files: Enter file paths manually or through a command-line prompt to add them to a list.
• View Files: Display the current list of files.
• Remove Files: Remove specific files from the list by specifying their index.
• Open Files: Execute all files in the list using the system's execution command (e.g., std::system).

Planned Enhancements

1. File Explorer for Adding Files:

   • Browse the file system using a file picker to add files easily.

2. Custom File Extension:

   • Use a .mexe file to store and execute a batch of programs.
   • Automatically open programs listed in the .mexe file, then exit the opener program.

3. File List Creation and Editing:

   • Save file lists as .mexe files.
   • Open and edit existing .mexe files (e.g., add, remove, or reorder items).

4. Graphical User Interface (GUI):

   • Transition from a console-based program to a wxWidgets-based GUI.
   • Features include buttons, file lists, and a menu for actions like saving/loading lists and styling.

5. Styling and Theming:

   • Apply custom themes, icons, and styles for a polished user experience.

Usage

Using .mexe Files (Planned)

1. Create a .mexe file with the desired list of executable paths.
   • Example content:

     C:\path\to\app1.exe
     C:\path\to\app2.exe
     

2. Open it with the program to automatically execute the listed files.

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Development Roadmap

Phase 1: Console-Based MVP

• Core functionality: Add, view, remove, and open files.
• Test for cross-platform compatibility.

Phase 2: File Explorer & File Format Enhancements

• Add native file picker for adding files.
• Introduce .mexe file format for batch execution.

Phase 3: GUI Transition

• Build a basic wxWidgets-based GUI.
• Implement buttons and menus for all actions.

Phase 4: Polish and Distribution

• Add theming and icons for the GUI.
• Create detailed documentation.
• Package the application for distribution.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests on GitHub.

To Contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add new feature"

4. Push to your branch and open a pull request:

   git push origin feature-name

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License

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