Path to Clipboard

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(This is a derivation of this thread.)

I have two problems here.

1) I need to be able to copy a file path to the clipboard.
2) I'd like to be able to click on a file path in Entourage and have that folder open up in the finder.

The thing is that there are 3 of us who use a Mac, and 2,997 others who use Windows.

For problem #1, the path name needs to be in this format in order for the Windows people to find it useful. (Otherwise, I get panicky emails from them):
\\ntfiles\mktg\{Directory}\{SubDirectory}\{Filename.ext}

• Pathsnagger is close, but it leaves off the "\ntfiles" part of the path.
\\mktg\{Directory}\{SubDirectory}\{Filename.ext}

• The Applescript in the thread mentioned earlier is also close, but it adds a "Volumes\" to the path.
\\ntfiles\Volumes\mktg\{Directory}\{SubDirectory}\{Filename.ext}

• FilePathToClipCMPlugin has the slashes going the wrong way for Windows.

Does anyone know a way that I can copy a path to the clipboard in the format that I need?

For problem #2, I don't even know if it's possible. My Windows colleagues can click on the file path link, and the appropriate folder or file opens up. For us, nothing happens. Is there any way to get the file link path to automatically open in Finder? Even if we have to copy and paste the link into another script.

Thanks for your help.

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EDIT: Is there a way to do this through Automator?