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    #1

    multiple file select

    I have been playing with the multiple file select command

    UI_GET_FILES_MULTIPLE()

    It doesn't seem to let you select multiple files in one go by pressing the shift or ctrl key as you would with windows explorer. You have to click select a file, choose file then click open and then repeat for each file you want.

    Is there an xbasic command that does let you use the shift or ctrl keys to select multiple files in one hit?
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    Re: multiple file select

    Alpha Help File:
    Description
    The UI_GET_FILES_MULTIPLE() function prompts for filenames. Allows user to select multiple filenames.

    Supported By

    Alpha Five Version 5 and Above

    Limitations

    Desktop applications only.

    Example

    ui_get_files_multiple("Multiple Files", "c:\documents", "(*.txt)")




    Have you tried it using a wildcard?
    Most things are simple but unfortunately only after the first time

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      #3
      Re: multiple file select

      The wildcard just filters the list presented after pushing the Select a File button. I'm thinking one-at-a-time is the way this function handles the selections.
      Mike W
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        #4
        Re: multiple file select

        Doesn't appear to be too difficult to construct your own multi select list box if you know the location and extension of the files.
        There can be only one.

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          #5
          Re: multiple file select

          I'm thinking one-at-a-time is the way this function handles the selections.
          Yes that is how it seems to work. I was hoping that amongst the many functions that there is one that will allow multiple selction using the ctrl or shift key otherwise it is extemely tedious selecting one at time to add to the list.

          I'm sure I cannot be the first to come across this but couldn't find any other threads relating to this problem. Probably not searching with the right key words.

          Started writing the above and then did some more searching. Seems I need to use something like this
          Code:
          myvar=ui_get_file("Test","*.*","","ME")
? myvar
= C:\Documents and Settings\Geoff Meredith\My Documents\database\email
email_test.MUF
email_test.adb
email_test.ALB
email_test.ALM
Email_Test.Alx
          See this thread.

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            #6
            Re: multiple file select

            Doesn't appear to be too difficult to construct your own multi select list box if you know the location and extension of the files
            Thanks Stan. Not quite what I wanted but something I wasn't aware of so I have learnt at least two new things today. In fact I am a little annoyed with myself as I started of using the ui_get_file() and if I had actually read the help file properly I would have noticed the optional parameters. Instead I leapt into using the multiple select version thinking that must be what I want.

            You live and learn......maybe!

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              #7
              Re: multiple file select

              I recently had a similar problem - wanted a "get_files_multiple" routine but the A5 version sucks for most typical usages (sorry, it does) so I came up with the attached routine. Use it, give it to others, but please leave my name in the "created by:".

              It isn't quite a "drop in replacement" because the 4th argument is different. The A5 version has a "default file list" but my routine simply shows all files in the folder (sort of - see "exclude_hidden_file" below). Having a default file list doesn't make a lot of sense when you can switch from folder to folder.

              In addition to allowing you to use the shift key to select a group of files, my "AIMS" routine has a "select all" button by default. Here is a list of all the options available:

              title - basically the same as the A5 version
              default_path - same as the A5 version
              file_types - same as the A5 "file_filter"
              drive_choices - leave blank to allow all mapped drives
              exclude_hidden_files - *default shows hidden files (.F.)
              font_size - default is 8
              font_face - default is Arial
              allow_new_folder - default is .T.
              show_select_all - default is .T. to include a button for selecting all files in the folder
              std_sort_order - Can be Ascending or Descending (Default = A)

              The selection dialog is also resizable.

              The only down side I know of with this is that I haven't found a way to select anything except mapped drives.

              You may want to change the font default to MS San Serif to match the other A5 message boxes. I've created my own custom messages to replace most of the built-in versions and prefer a slightly larger font. The default was fine when screens were 640x480 but it's a bit small for a 1440x900 LCD screen. My standard is Arial, 9. I'm not sure why I set the default to 8 on this one - it was probably a mistake that will soon get corrected.

              *The ui_get_path() and ui_browse_for_folder() each work differently. One shows hidden files; the other doesn't. And neither one has it as an option. So, my version of ui_get_path() and the attached AIMS_get_file_multiple() allow the developer to set this when calling the function.

              DISCLAIMER: As you can see from the create date, this is a recently created routine and hasn't been through the test of time. If you find problems with it, let me know.
              Last edited by CALocklin; 12-08-2009, 03:00 AM.

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                #8
                Re: multiple file select

                Wow Cal! Thanks for sharing.
                Mike W
                __________________________
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                  #9
                  Re: multiple file select

                  I should add that the original ui_get_files_multiple() came out before xdialog was available. At that time, it may have been the best they could do.

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                    #10
                    Re: multiple file select

                    Cal, thanks for the code. Double bonus for me as I'm trying to get my head round xdialog at the moment so practical examples are really helpful.

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                      #11
                      Re: multiple file select

                      Originally posted by gmeredith17 View Post
                      Cal, thanks for the code. Double bonus for me as I'm trying to get my head round xdialog at the moment so practical examples are really helpful.
                      Well Goeff,
                      I would gauge this as a 900 level astrophysics course of xdialogs. Good luck starting with this one! :D
                      Mike W
                      __________________________
                      "I rebel in at least small things to express to the world that I have not completely surrendered"

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                        #12
                        Re: multiple file select

                        I would gauge this as a 900 level astrophysics course of xdialogs. Good luck starting with this one!
                        Oh well only another 899 levels to go before I reach enlightenment.

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