CommonDialog....... Getting a Path from ?

I've used the CommonDialog to get a path to a file.

It's working and I get back a path like:

"C:\test\test1\test.txt"

From the the ".FileName"

I only need the path though..... umm, I guess I was wondering the best way to get it to work.


I'm really just trying to get a path to an application from the user. I have the application name as the only filter selected - so the user has to either cancel or find the right file (so I know the path is valid).

looks like you have to roll your own
by removing chars back to the slash

Code:

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Private Sub Form_Activate()
    Dim p$, j%
    CommonDialog1.ShowOpen
    p = CommonDialog1.filename
    For j = Len(p) To 5 Step -1
        If Mid$(p, j, 1) = "\" Then Exit For
    Next
    Text1 = Left$(p, j - 1)
End Sub

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Thanks!

I actually found the LEN command on my own - and was scratching my head wondering what to do with the returned lenght value.

:) - I could have never come up with that loop on my own though! THANKS