Equivalent FILEREQUEST$() for Folders?

[spicypixel]

Is there a command to select a folder instead of a file, something similar to FOLDERREQUEST$()

[Moru]

Sadly not. I usually make a file in the folder, select it and strip off the filename from the resulting path.

[spicypixel]

Ideal for me not so good for user(s), didn't think so but cheers Moru

[Moru]

Yes, all programs I have written with that command has been for my own usage, nothing else. So that works. But I do miss a proper folder-select command.

[spicypixel]

The worst thing about it is if you make a program which you know a friend will use and although you can explain that they need to select a file even if its for dummy usage and the program will work fin, deep down you feel like an idiot for the fact you cant make it simpler due to language restrictions.

I HATE THAT lol

[Moru]

On the other hand, the default folder-selection tool in windows XP is worthless. No way of typing/pasting in a path so you have to go thru the whole path from root to get where you want to be. Is the only way to do it to make your own folder selection?

[spicypixel]

Could use filerequest but with SAVE that way you only need to specify a folder and then you can just use the info from that. Admittedly you will need to save a file in there (Use KILLFILE to remove it) but least its handy for Folder selection. What you reckon?

[Kitty Hello]

DDgui has a folder selector. At least in v12, i think.
But you're right, its missing.

[Kitty Hello]

Btw the win inline command is shbrowseforfolder iirc.

[Minion]

DDgui has a folder selector. At least in v12, i think.
But you're right, its missing.

V12 ? But we`ve only just got V11 !!! Is this planned for the next release then ?

[spicypixel]

Btw the win inline command is shbrowseforfolder iirc.

Not sure how to use inline nor am I a C guy so......  lol

[kanonet]

DDgui has a folder selector. At least in v12, i think.
But you're right, its missing.

V12 ? But we`ve only just got V11 !!! Is this planned for the next release then ?

I guess he means DDgui V2012 not GLB V12.