I tried to use the Common Dialog for choosing directories like many programs do but I did not manage it. You always have to select a file but I don't want to see/select files, only directories!
Earlier posts on this issue were not (proper) answered.
I searched the MSDN Library, Internet and this forum but found no answers...
Please...
10  9158 
What version of vb are you using?
There is a:
"FolderBrowserD ialog"
in vb 2005
which would solve you problem
You can still use the VB 6.0
Try to find the location of the file using the CD control.
Try to remove file name part and you will get the directory.
I tried to use the Common Dialog for choosing directories like many programs do but I did not manage it. You always have to select a file but I don't want to see/select files, only directories!
Earlier posts on this issue were not (proper) answered.
I searched the MSDN Library, Internet and this forum but found no answers...
Please...
Both thanks for reply.
Stripping the file from the path is no problem but I don't want to navigate files debasisdas.
That "FolderBrowserD ialog" sounds interesting jamesd0142! I don't know it. Is it a custom control? Does it still exist in VB6? MSDN Library does not know it.
How can I invoke it? I'm using VB6 6.0.8169.
grts
Both thanks for reply.
Stripping the file from the path is no problem but I don't want to navigate files debasisdas.
That "FolderBrowserD ialog" sounds interesting jamesd0142! I don't know it. Is it a custom control? Does it still exist in VB6? MSDN Library does not know it.
How can I invoke it? I'm using VB6 6.0.8169.
grts
I never used VB6 although I do know VB 2005 is a later version, much closer to VB.NET.
Im sure Killer42 would have an answer to your latest question however.
James
Its disappointing not finding answers here... but all who repied: THANKS!
Have you tried working on as suggested in Post #3
I dont know if I have a CD control. I can not find such control in my VB6 installation. It isnt the multimedia control I suppose.
But... I (the user) dont want to have to choose a FILE at first and stripping it from the path. I even dont want show the files in the directories! Stripping the path is also possible with the standard Common Dialog!
Many programs offer the possibility to choose a DIRECTORY. Thats all, but HOW?
Have you tried using Drive Listbox and directory listbox.
QVeen72 1,445
Recognized Expert Top Contributor
Hi,
This code will allow you to select the Directory.. -
With cdlg
-
.Flags = cdlOFNPathMustExist
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.Flags = .Flags Or cdlOFNHideReadOnly
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.Flags = .Flags Or cdlOFNNoChangeDir
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.Flags = .Flags Or cdlOFNExplorer
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.Flags = .Flags Or cdlOFNNoValidate
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.FileName = "*.txyz" 'Dummy File
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.CancelError = True
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'
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On Error Resume Next
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.Action = 1
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If Err = 0 Then
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MsgBox Left(.FileName, Len(.FileName) - 7)
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End If
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End With
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This flag : cdlOFNNoValidat e allows you to get the Browsed Path, even if no File is Selected
Regards
Veena
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