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CNSImage_File_SelectFileWithDialog

Description

The CNSImage_File_SelectFileWithDialog function allows you to use a dialog to locate a file on your hard drive and returns the path of the chosen file. You can specify the starting folder by specifying the optional "StartPath" parameter. You can also display a message in the dialog by using the optional "Prompt" parameter.

Return Type
Text
Format
CNSImage_File_SelectFileWithDialog ( StartPath ; Prompt )
Optional Parameters
  • StartPath

    The Path to the Folder to display when the dialog first opens.

  • Prompt

    An optional Prompt or Message to display on the dialog.

Related Items
CNSImage_Export, CNSImage_File_Copy, CNSImage_File_Delete, CNSImage_File_Exists, CNSImage_File_GetPath, CNSImage_File_SelectFolderWithDialog, CNSImage_Import, Reference: Paths
Examples

Example 1

Code:

CNSImage_File_SelectFileWithDialog

Result:

A dialog is shown to choose a file.

Example 2

Code:

CNSImage_File_SelectFileWithDialog("";"Please choose a JPG image:")

Result:

A dialog is shown to choose a file with the prompt: "Please choose a JPG image:".