last saved file path

[thiheep]

In vb 6.0, how do I get a directly list box to display the last opened/saved file path. Any help is appreciated.

[jeroen79]

You need to store the filename somewhere in a variable whenever you open/save a file.

Dim LastFileName As String
 
Sub OpenFile(FileName As String)
    LastFileName = FileName
    ' code to open file
End Sub
 
Sub SaveFile(FileName As String)
    LastFileName = FileName
    ' code to save file
End Sub

[thiheep]

Thanks.. but I want it to remember after you close and reopen the program. I guess you would have to save it in an external file...

(oops i guess ur code does do that :P)

[litlewiki]

Or simply store it in the registry using the savesetting function

[jeroen79]

What kind of an alternative do you want?
What should it do that my example doesn't?

[thiheep]

how would i save it in the registry?? (I donno how)

[litlewiki]

I don't have vb here.Heres how to do
Type savesetting then hit space and it will show you the arguments.Use getsetting to retrieve the values

[thiheep]

Thanks guys. It worked :P

Call SaveSetting(App.EXEName, "SaveLastPath", "Open", dlstbox.path)

dlstbox.path = GetSetting(App.EXEName, "SaveLastPath", "Open", "")

[litlewiki]

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