INPUT command change

[mightycpa]

Hi, maybe I'm doing this wrong. I've got this code:

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Let>v_testfolder=E:\Documents\BPS\CR 9295\testdata
Let>INPUT_BROWSE=1
Let>INPUT_BROWSE_FILTER=Comma Separated Values (*.CSV)|*.csv
Input>v_file,Select the Test File,v_testfolder

When I run the code, the input box comes up and the folder is there and the filter works fine. But when I click the folder, the dialog opens in the SCRIPT_DIR folder.

I've tried changing SCRIPT_DIR, but that doesn't work. I know we have extensive dialog creating capabilities, but ASK and INPUT are so useful.

I know you can specify the file to choose. Is there any way to change the behavior of INPUT so that it would browse starting in the folder that I tell it to use?

[Marcus Tettmar]

Presently, no, there's no way to set the default folder. But it should go back to the last location next time. As with other apps and file browse windows. But if you want more control, yes, I'm afraid you will need to make your own custom dialog. In the mean time however, I will add to the wish list the requirement to set the default folder.

[KennethHamilton]

Thanks for asking! When will you add to the wish list the requirement to set the default folder?

[Marcus Tettmar]

It is on the list but somehow got missed in the last release. I'll endeavour to make sure it's done for the next build.

[bbrink]

Hi Marcus,

I was looking for this too. Did this capability make it into a build or is it still on the roadmap, I cannot find it?

Bob

[bbrink]

Hello,

I did some more digging and found some answers. These forums are so good I forgot to check sample scripts first...

Sample script called "File Browse Example" does what wanted. Its a dialog as Marcus suggested with a nice preview feature for txt files. JRL had a post that talked about this sample, I just missed it during my earlier search.

To set that dialogs initial directory:

Let>HomeDir=Wherever you want to start
SetDialogProperty>Dialog1,MSButton1,InitialDir,HomeDir

Bob