_SELECTFOLDERDIALOG$

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The _SELECTFOLDERDIALOG$ function displays a dialog box that enables the user to select a folder (directory). The returned string is a folder path or an empty string ("") if the user cancelled.


Syntax

folder$ = _SELECTFOLDERDIALOG$([title$][, defaultPath$])


Parameters

  • title$ is a string that is displayed above the folder tree view in the dialog box
  • defaultPath$ is the default folder that is pre-selected (if the folder exists)


Description

  • All parameters accept an empty string ("") in which case system defaults are used
  • Use the title$ to specify instructions to the user
  • The dialog box automatically becomes a modal window if the application window is visible
  • The folder selected must exist in the filesystem else an empty string is returned


Availability

  • QB64-PE v3.4.0 and up


Examples

Example
Folder selection
folder$ = _SELECTFOLDERDIALOG$("Select a folder to scan:")
IF folder$ <> "" THEN _MESSAGEBOX "Information", "You selected " + folder$


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