Problem:
This program demonstrates the use of Win32 API calls SHBrowseForFolder and SHGetPathFromIDList to display a dialog box that will allow the user to select a directory.
Resolution:
INTRODUCTION
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This program demonstrates the use of Win32 API calls SHBrowseForFolder and SHGetPathFromIDList to display a dialog box that will allow the user to select a directory.
SOURCE FILES:
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Program Files Description
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getDirectory.cbl COBOL program with logic to show a folder browser dialog.
getDirectory.gs Dialog System screenset.
Copy Files:
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getDirectory.cpb Dialog System datablock copyfile.
REQUIREMENTS:
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This project was built with NetExpress 3.1. You can add the source files to a newly created project if necessary. You will need the import library shell32.lib (supplied with the Win32 SDK) if you use call-convention 74. This file can be specified in the build settings, link tab, advanced category, "link with these LIBs" entry field.
OPERATION:
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Run the program and click the "Get Directory" button. A "Browse For Folder" dialog box will appear enabling you to select a directory. It will then be displayed in the entry field.
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Keywords: demonstration, sample, example, demo, win32 api, getdirectory.zip
demo.ex
demo.ne
