Using Explorer like window to choose a path

KAdamsInCo · 2008-06-16

I have searched the forum and found references to similar requests and they make mention of the Windows Script Host Object Model, which may do what I want, but before I go off and start researching WSHOM I wanted to know if there was a better solution to this problem or if anyone knows if this is even possible with WSHOM.

I have a field on a form that contains a directory path entered in by the user. Right now that user has to manually type in the path. I would like to have an option next to the field that launches Explorer or a 'File-Open' type dialog box where they search for the path they want, and when they find it select the path and have the path value pasted back into the field on the form.

Is there any way to do this in Nav 5?

Thanks,

Keaton

kriki · 2008-06-16

Could this be useful? : Folder Selection

KYDutchie · 2008-06-16

Hi,

Yes there is a way, take a look at codeunit 412 and you can use it. Or if you have Developer Studio 2005 installed, you can also use the Common dialog OCX and use the method "ShowOpen". You need Developer Studio to be able to compile your object. It might complain about not having a developer license when developer studio is not installed.

Regards,

Willy

KAdamsInCo · 2008-06-18

I went with the BrowseFolder code sample and OCX control. This is the most Explorer like of the solutions that I believe users will identify with:

http://www.mibuso.com/dlinfo.asp?FileID=169

Thanks!

David_Cox · 2008-06-18

I did post an example you may want to look at using the standard CommomDialog codeunit, and just by adding a period as the filename.

http://www.mibuso.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21274&highlight=

Automation and OCx is fine but upgrades new users etc: can be a problem

david

Using Explorer like window to choose a path

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