This section describes, through the used of sample code fragments, how to use Workplace Shell Win functions. Specifically it includes how to:

• Create objects

• Obtain the directory specification of a given object's handle

• Obtain the directory specification of the active Desktop

• Open objects

• Set objects data

• Save objects

• Save the current size and position of a window

• Move objects

• Copy objects

• Create a shadow of drive A on the Desktop

• Register and deregister objects

• Enumerate all classes registered with the system

• Replace a registered class with another

• Obtain the icon associated with a file and display it

• Destroy objects

• Shut down the system