Bruce Quick reply as I'm out the door, but you could have them insert the file by reference into a global container field then use GetAsText(ContainerField). The GetAsText calc will have the file path - may need some cleanup or parsing but the path will be in there.
via rough script concept... InsertFile[_gContainerField; By Reference] / /do not specify source as this will force a dialog for the user SetField[_gtFilePath; GetAsText(ContainerField) //now you have a path - you could also SetVariable SetField[_gContainerField;""] //you have the path and no longer require the file in the container This is untested in real life but seems logical in concept... Stephen "Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday." --- A.A. Milne On Jan 12, 2010, at 2:18 PM, Bruce Button wrote: > Can anyone tell me: what is the best way to present a user with a standard > file selection dialog box (Windows) from which to choose a file or folder, > with the result being returned as a text string? Is it possible to do this > without a plugin? > > Thanks in advance. > > Bruce Button >
