Definitve list of alternative programs?

[#1]

Hmm.... really must be thick.... ... cant seem to make that appear in the drop down menu. when I right click on a file...  

[#2]

Did you SAVE it after creating the new menu item, and did you create it as "Action/Nautilus item/Display in selection menu/" and give it a name?

[#3]

Probably, but can`t remember now !"... been out all day and a bit tired from driving 200 miles.!...
will have another go on Monday... (another day of driving tomorrow) 

[#4]

I found that after saving Nautilus offered to RELOAD the plugins (or similar) so it showed up immediately.