FileListBox Patterns

[NetNomad312]

I am creating a program that will call Notepad to read certain types of files. I hope to eventually have a combobox to select from several different filters, or "all filters" to show all relevant files in the FileListBox. The problem is, I cannot seem to add multiple file types to the box's Pattern property. I looked it up in the MDSN library already, and it said I had only to separate them with a semicolon, like:

"*.exe; *.bat"

This is the exact way I did it... and at runtime, the box only displays the first file type in that list. Just to be sure, I also tried adding this line to Form_Load:

FileList.Pattern = "*.fs; *.lmp"

No effect. Is there a typo in the library entry? What is the correct way to do this?

 

[ZOR]

What is an .Imp extension, do you mean .tmp. Have you tried putting the file pattern into the properties page of the filelistbox. You will see a place for patter.

You also might find this site of help. I use it a lot for quick references.

http://www.officecomputertraining.com/vbtutorial/tutpages/page35.asp

Have a good weekend.

 

[ZOR]

Forgot to add, are you refreshing the control/path as you select different extensions. I think I'm right otherwise egg on my face, you need to use the refresh syntax each time you change the pattern for what your looking for. Walking away slowly.

 

[johnwm]

Welcome to Tek-Tips NetNomad312

To get the best from the forum you need to read faq222-2244, as I notice you haven't yet found any of your answers helpful.

For this question just remove the space after the semicolon:

FileList.Pattern = "*.fs;_*.lmp"

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[ZOR]

I'll wake up soon, nice spooting John

 

[NetNomad312]

Heh, I've gotten that link before. But anyway... thanks for the suggestions. I didn't even know there needed to be a refresh, but I guess it makes sense.

*lmp (with an L) just stands for "lump," a form of data that can basically serve any purpose to the group I'm making this program for... but they're usually in text format.