MMF2 - Sphax File - Folder Object

[droberson]

As you know I have been trying to use the File Object in order to select and display folders and files for my picture program.

As I stated the File Object will not work correctly with Vista and Webfolders. The Sphax File-Folder object does allow my to my program to see web folders and browse them online.

My question is how do I get the current folder name I am viewing. I assumed I would use the "GetCurrentBrowsedPath" but it comes back empty. I assume this is because I am not actively browsing the folder with the program code conditions or action commands. I see the folder on the screen in the GUI dialog box but cannot get the name of the path.

The File Object will not work because it will not work with Vista and webfolders. Any suggestions? Do I need to browse, get the name and end the browse?

What I want to do is pass the name over to the tree control and let it explore the folder for me.

[Sphax]

"GetCurrentBrowsedPath" expression of the File-Folder object only return the name of the folder/file during the browse loop. If this expression is used outside of a browse loop, nothing will returned (or maybe the last browsed folder/file during the loop).

I don't know if I understand well your problem but I think you should store the path of each folder during the first browse loop using File-Folder object... Then you'll be able to browse other folders by using the stored path.

[droberson]

I would like to recommend that the extension be changed so that getcurrentbrowsedpath is updated as the user moves from folder to folder in the GUI just like the File Object. In other words it would reflect what you are seeing on screen.

Also if you could copy and move files that would be great.

Thanks for the help.

[Sphax]

I would like to recommend that the extension be changed so that getcurrentbrowsedpath is updated as the user moves from folder to folder in the GUI just like the File Object. In other words it would reflect what you are seeing on screen.
>> Don't understand but "GetCurrentBrowsedPath" expression do not reflect at all what the user do in his Explorer Window... It's not the behavior of this expression and it will never be.

Also if you could copy and move files that would be great.
>> That's already the case in the last version of the extension. You can copy, move and delete files. These functions are not the same as the File object because these ones can be used in a fast-loop.

[droberson]

Ok, let me try to clear up my description. In my code I call an extension (File-Folder, File object, Common Dialog, whatever) to allow the user to pick a folder that has pictures in it.

Now the folder could be the "My Pictures" folder or a folder on the network or a web folder or a mapped webdav folder whatever.

You extension works with Vista to show local folders, network folders, and web folders and mapped drives. This is great. But I need to be able to tell other extensions which folder the user is currently selecting; for example the tree control.

This is the problem I facing.
The other MMF2 extensions shows local folders, network folders, network place folders but not mapped drive web folders.

My application will be sending data to folders on the internet and over the local network to folders and databases.

Now programs like Microsoft ToySync doesn't care if the folder on the local network or a mapped drive webfolder. It says fine, you have a V: drive and has no problem listing its' folders as a source or target for file transfer.

MMF file extensions, and by default MMF, does care because the extensions need to be updated for Vista.

It would be nice for a MMF developer if all of the current "file" extensions could be put together into one powerful extension with all the features combined. It become difficult to track all of the possible extensions and causes developer problems; in this case for file/folder selection and management.

Another problem is what extension will be supported in future releases of MMF3? This is why I would like to see more attention paid to the extensions since they are what gives MMF its real power. Like in this case; because the extenion does work fully with Vista I am at a stopping point. Also, if I develop this application will your extension will it be supported in the next version or will I be at a deadend again and not able to upgrade my application. This happened to me last time and i was told to always use MMF extensions only.

Great if they have the features but what if they don't?

When MMF2 first came out, the scrollbar extension was not carried over and I was not able to upgrade my application. As far as I know the scrollbar is still not a fully supported part of MMF and is only in beta version even today.

Don't get me wrong. I feel that several postive steps have been taken by MMF and Clickteam over the years. The ability to know what extension are installed and what are available on the web was something I requested two years ago and happy to see implemented. It saves a lot of time and gives a more polished look to MMF.

Anyway it concerns me seeing development slowness and just a feeling that alot of "nos" have been increasing to questions on the forum. This was stated at the convention when it was said that extension development was slowing. It should be increasing.

I'm glad to see your work. Its very positive. Thanks.

[Sphax]

Another problem is what extension will be supported in future releases of MMF3? This is why I would like to see more attention paid to the extensions since they are what gives MMF its real power.
>> And that's why the FusionUpdater project has been made. In a near future, it will be easy to install and update a lot of extensions for MMF2 with security and ease.

Also, if I develop this application will your extension will it be supported in the next version or will I be at a deadend again and not able to upgrade my application. This happened to me last time and i was told to always use MMF extensions only.
>> it's a good question. I can reassure you about my extensions. If I don't continue with MMF3 (I don't think so but nobody's know) or if I don't have the time, I'll give all my MMF2 extensions sources to CT to allow them to convert my extensions for MMF3. If I'm still here and have the time I'll update my extensions for MMF3.

I'm glad to see your work. Its very positive. Thanks.
>> Thanks

For your current problem, you can ask me to implement some feature to all my extensions. I'll listen you and see what I can do for you but if you ask me to implement graphic features in a non graphic extension, I'll not do it.