Method

SelectFolder

Warning

This item was deprecated in version 2019r2. Please use FolderItem.ShowSelectFolderDialog as a replacement.

Description

Displays a dialog box similar to the open-file dialog allowing the user to select a folder rather than a file.

Usage

result=SelectFolder

Part	Type	Description
result	FolderItem	The folder the user selected.

Notes

The SelectFolder function displays a dialog box similar to the open-file dialog box displayed by the FolderItem.ShowOpenFileDialog function. The difference is that the dialog box displayed by the SelectFolder function allows the user to choose a folder rather than a file.

Sample code

This example displays the name of the folder the user chose.

Dim f As FolderItem
f = SelectFolder
If f <> Nil Then
  MsgBox(f.Name)
End If

Compatibility

All project types on all supported operating systems.