Topic       : Documentation for Thing
Author      : Arno Welzel/Thomas Binder/TransAction
Version     : thing.hyp 1.27E (23/8/1998)
Subject     : Documentation/Shells
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View Ref-FileMouse & Keyboard
File - Open...                                                        Thing

Selected objects -- of any kind -- are opened, where possible. If no 
objects are selected, Thing displays the file selector ready to select an 
appropriate object (if Freedom is installed, one can continue working in 
Thing, incidentally).

Files: The appropriate installed application, if any, is started and 
the file passed to it.

Programs/accessories: The program/accessory is executed. If the program 
is already active Thing asks if a second copy should be started. 
Desk accessories are 're-activated' using a AC_OPEN or VA_START message.

Folders and drives: A new directory window is opened to display the 
contents.

Alternatively to this menu entry objects can, of course, be opened using 
the mouse. ⇨ Mouse & Keyboard