File name & directory

[redsand]

Hello all,

I am really new to vb and do not know where to start for this. What I am trying to do is have a user set a default path for an exe one time, and save the path to be used when a user clicks on a command button to launch the exe.

Is there a control I can user to open a file path dialog box and have the users click to find the correct dir and file name?

Any help or links would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[AndyWatt]

Look in VB Help for the Common Dialog Control.

Andy
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[mmilan]

As for only specifying the path once, you SHOULD read about the Registry functions, though as a beginner you might find INI files more to your liking...

mmilan

 

[johnwm]

Although the APIs to access ini files are still in use, MS say they are primarily for backward compatibility with 16-bit apps. To use a limited but very usable subset of registry functions, look up SaveSetting and GetSetting in VBHelp. There is a simple example to get you started - it's very easy!

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