how do I pick up the path names of selected files in the operating systems open folde

[dazza000]

Hi
I wan't to write a file renaming utility that is integrated with windows. for example: you open a normal folder, select one or multiple files, then hava a vb dialog box come up with new file name bases and extensions , then click a button and see the names change in the windows folder window.
I already know how to rename the files, but I am limited to using file browsing within VB.

So how do I pick up the path names of selected files in the operating systems open folder window?
help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dazza000

[Killer42]

Hi
I wan't to write a file renaming utility that is integrated with windows. for example: you open a normal folder, select one or multiple files, then hava a vb dialog box come up with new file name bases and extensions , then click a button and see the names change in the windows folder window.
I already know how to rename the files, but I am limited to using file browsing within VB.

So how do I pick up the path names of selected files in the operating systems open folder window?

I did something similar (but very simple) a while back. I found that the easiest way to go is to grab the files (or folder) in explorer, drag them over and drop them onto the application.