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  1. Jun 13th, 2011, 10:42 AM #1
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    How to open a directory instead of a specific file.

    At the moment I am using this:
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    Dim Open As New OpenFileDialog
        Open.ShowDialog()
        TextBox2.Text = Open.FileName
    But that only allows me to open specific files. Can I make it so I can open a folder?
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    Re: How to open a directory instead of a specific file.

    Use the FolderBrowserDialog.


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  3. Jun 13th, 2011, 10:55 AM #3
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    Re: How to open a directory instead of a specific file.

    Quote Originally Posted by ForumAccount View Post
    Use the FolderBrowserDialog.
    Thanks!

    This is my new code:
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    Dim Open As New FolderBrowserDialog
Open.ShowDialog()
TextBox2.Text = Open.RootFolder
    On the last line should I be using RootFolder or is there another alternative? Also, whatever file I open Textbox2 always shows a "0" not the folder location. Why is this?
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    Re: How to open a directory instead of a specific file.

    Of all the properties which one looks like it would make the most sense of a user selecting a path?

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    Re: How to open a directory instead of a specific file.

    [Recomendation] do not use "Open" as the object name
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    Re: How to open a directory instead of a specific file.

    Quote Originally Posted by ForumAccount View Post
    Of all the properties which one looks like it would make the most sense of a user selecting a path?

    #2048
    No idea, that's why I am asking. And Also why is a number appearing instead of a directory?

    Thanks!

    EDIT: No worries, I've done it now. Thanks for the help.
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  8. Jun 13th, 2011, 11:39 AM #7
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    Re: How to open a directory instead of a specific file.

    really?
    Did you read the documentation linked?
    So... when you read "Gets or sets the path selected by the user." ... that didn't trigger anything?\

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  9. Jun 13th, 2011, 11:40 AM #8
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    Re: How to open a directory instead of a specific file.

    Yeah I've got it sorted now. Thanks everyone
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