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Re: Win32Lib; Shortcuts in GetOpenFileDialog

• Posted by ZNorQ <znorq at holha?g.co?> Jun 13, 2008
• 801 views

CChris wrote:
> 
> ZNorQ wrote:
> > 
> > CChris wrote:
> > > 
> > > ZNorQ wrote:
> > > > 
> > > > CChris wrote:
> > > > > 
> > > > > ZNorQ wrote:
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > Hi,
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > a) Is there functionality in Win32Lib that enables the coder to
> > > > > > change
> links</font></i>
> > > > > > in the GetOpenFileDialog? (See enclosed picture - highlighted with a
> > > > > > red
> > frame.)</font></i>
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > <a
> > > > > > href="http://euphoria.znorq.net/images/forum/openDialog_shortcuts_HF09.jpg">http://euphoria.znorq.net/images/forum/openDialog_shortcuts_HF09.jpg</a>
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > b) [OT] Is it at all possible for the general user to change this in
> Windows</font></i>
> > > > > > settings?
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > Kenneth / ZNorQ
> > > > > 
> > > > > Just run the openfile.exw demo in the Demo\ folder. It is displaying
> > > > > exactly
> > > > > that on my system (both at home and at work). If it does for you, then
> > > > > you
> > just</font></i>
> > > > > have to inspect that code...
> > > > > If it doesn't, you'll have to tell us which version of Windows, which
> > > > > desktop
> > > > > theme, and this sort of things, so that I can understands what could
> > > > > possibly
> > > > > go wrong.
> > > > > 
> > > > > CChris
> > > > 
> > > > I'm not quite sure what you are aiming at, CChris. I do get the dialog
> > > > as shown
> > > > on the picture - and in the above example you mentioned.
> > > > 
> > > > What I'm asking; "Is it possible to change those links to suit your own
> > > > need?".
> > > > For example, I don't use "my documents" much, so I'd like to change it
> > > > to some
> > > > other folder I'm using more frequently..
> > > > 
> > > > Kenneth/ZNorQ
> > > 
> > > Ah.. I didn't get that.
> > 
> > Hehe, np.
> > 
> > > The links are "obviously" registry entries. I'll try to find out today,
> > > but
> > 
> > I'd appreciate that, CChris, but don't exhaust yourself trying. It's not
> > really
> > a big deal, just gives me some minor additional comforts. A pity if one have
> > to
> > make registry changes to do this, as the company I work for has limited the
> > access
> > to that..
> > 
> > > they may change with the Windows version.
> > 
> > I'm using WinXP.
> > 
> > > 
> > > CChris
> 
> I eventually found out this page
> <a
> href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms646960">http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms646960</a>(VS.85).aspx#_win32_Open_and_Save_As_Dialog_Box_Customization
> 
> Here is the relevant material. Copyright to whom it's due:
> 
> The contents of the Places bar are determined by the contents of the following
> subkey:
> 
> 
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER
> Software
> Microsoft
> Windows
> CurrentVersion
> Policies
> Comdlg32
> Placesbar
> Currently, there can only be five entries under this key, and the value/name
> index is zero-based. The names for the entries should be Place0, Place1,
> Place2,Place3,
> and Place4. The values of the entries can be REG_DWORD, REG_SZ, or
> REG_EXPAND_SZ
> values that identify locations to include in the places bar.
> 
> Value type Meaning 
> REG_DWORD A CSIDL value that identifies a folder. For a list of CSIDL values,
> see CSIDL. 
> REG_SZ or REG_EXPAND_SZ A null-terminated string that specifies a valid path.
> 
> 
> Now, you only need to:
> * use wisely a registry tool (there are a couple in the archive), 
> * get the CSIDL for the items you want - or simply remove those you don't
> want.
> Back the key up before any tampering. Google for CSIDL and select hits on
> MSDN.
> 
> CChris

CChris,

Great work! You didn't have to dedicate so much efforts in helping me out, but
it is greatly appreciated. I haven't had time to try it out yet, but I will as
soon as I'm able.

Again, thank you.

Kenneth / ZNorQ