How to add UI Commands to MenuActionItems in web dynpro

Hi all,
is it possible to use UI Command Groups or UI Commands in web dynpro menu?
I have a Menu with MenuActionItems in my web dynpro app. I'd like to use finished configured UI Commands from the portal like new -> new folder...
I don't know how to bind the UINewFolderCommand to my MenuActionItem, and I don't want to reinvent the wheel.
Thanks a lot for your help!
Steffi

Nobody?
Maybe somebody knows which URL I have to call to use the given upload iview?
I want to create a menu in my web dynpro which calls this upload iview. I want to use the available iview and don't know how to call it...
Thanks a lot
Steffi
P.S: it's understood that points will be awarded!

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