The file "docsf64.ocx" is a custom component developed by Leo Davidson for the Directory Opus MetaPlugin viewer. This control is referred to as the "Custom Office Framer Control" and is used to integrate Microsoft Office document viewing within the Directory Opus file manager. It is a modified version based on the Microsoft Knowledge Base sample 311765, which demonstrates embedding and controlling Microsoft Office documents in a custom application.
"docsf64.ocx" allows users to open and view Office documents, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, directly within the Directory Opus interface without needing to launch the full Office suite. By embedding the Office document viewing capability, it provides a seamless user experience where documents can be previewed and navigated through the file manager itself, enhancing the utility of Directory Opus as a file management tool.
This control is designed as a private, custom solution and is not intended for general distribution outside of its use in the Directory Opus environment. It showcases how ActiveX controls can be customized to enhance specific software features, in this case enabling users to work with Office documents more efficiently within a file management context.
In summary, "docsf64.ocx" is a custom ActiveX control created by Leo Davidson for the Directory Opus MetaPlugin viewer, providing in-app viewing of Microsoft Office documents based on the KB sample 311765. It enhances file management by integrating document viewing functionality directly into Directory Opus.