Select file and start in specific directory VFP 9 2

[taterday]

I want to set a directory for the user to select a file. The getfile allows them to select a file but uses the program directory for file location. I know the getdir() allows you to point to a directory but not retrieve a file. Are there any function that combines both?

Thank you

 

[bborissov]

LOCFILE("d:\Startolder\Test.TXT")

But be careful though. If the file exists in current VFP path the dialog wouldn't be opened.


Borislav Borissov
VFP9 SP2, SQL Server 2000,2005 & 2008.

 

[taterday]

I didn't do a good explaination(as anyone can tell you that has helped me.)

I allow the user to name the file and put it anywhere they want. My only required is that it be a text file. I don't know the name of the file or where it is. They have to select it for the apps.

 

[Olaf Doschke]

you simply CD to a directy, and afterwards GetFile("txt") will start displaying .txt files of that directory.

Bye, Olaf.

 

[taterday]

Doesn't changing your default directory cause other problems? "CD" mean?

Thank you,

 

[Olaf Doschke]

What problems are you having?

You can always CD back afterwards, eg CD (Justpath(Sys(16,0)))

Bye, Olaf.

 

[taterday]

thank you. I figured it out. I needed to use the flag for files.

Worked great.

I appreciate the response.

 

[Dan Freeman]

BE CAREFUL with Locfile()! It alters the VFP search path:

?set("path")
?locfile("whatever.txt")
?set("path") && new directory added to search path

Getfile() is a much better choice *unless* you want the new directory added to the search path.