Stephen and Steve
Thanks for your help on the file dialog. Much appreciated.
Bruce
Stephen Wonfor wrote:
Bruce
Here's what I got back on Mac OS X
file:../../Desktop/100 Geek Quotes To Know.txt
filemac:/Wonfuji/Users/stephen/Desktop/100 Geek Quotes To Know.txt
the Windows path will be, as it is, same same but different. ;-)
Stephen
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On Jan 12, 2010, at 2:28 PM, Stephen Wonfor wrote:
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
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