My Code calls The Windows Explorer with the switch "e,/root," and makes any folder you want the root of the windows explorer
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' Name: ***Make ANY Folder The Root Of Windows Explorer***
' Description:My Code calls The Windows Explorer with the switch "e,/root," and makes any folder you want the root of the windows explorer
' By: Jim
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' Side Effects:It's a little slow calling the explorer cause i shell it, if you know better please edit at will
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'This code is copyrighted and has' limited warranties.Please see http://www.Planet-Source-Code.com/vb/scripts/ShowCode.asp?txtCodeId=3096&lngWId=1'for details.'**************************************
'it's a module
'i went a little DIM crazy with the
'variables but it's still good code...enjoy
Public Sub eRoot(rootpath As String, fldrs As Boolean)
'fldrs is the folders switch, monkey with it and see what you get
On Error Resume Next
Dim EX, ARGU, path, X
If fldrs = True Then
EX = "explorer.exe"
ARGU = " /e,/root, "
path = rootpath$
X = Shell(EX & ARGU & path, 1)
ElseIf fldrs = False Then
EX = "explorer.exe"
ARGU = " n/e,/,root, "
path = rootpath$
X = Shell(EX & ARGU & path, 1)
End If
End Sub
Sorry, what does this code do... What's the root of Explorer... Is that like 'My Computer' folder or what ever... (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Excellent! One of those time-saving little things that I've always thought would be nice to do but didn't know where to go to find out how to do it and didn't have the patience to go digging through a thousand websites to find out. (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW WHAT THOSE ARGUMENTS MEANS:
Explorer Shortcut and Command Line Switches
You can execute Explorer from the command line or from a shortcut and use switches to control the view. The syntax is: EXPLORER.EXE [/n] [/e] [,/root,{object}] [[,/select],{sub object}] /n.................................Opens a new "My Computer" view of the object, even if already open. /e.................................Opens an "Explorer" view of the object. /root,{object}................The specified root for the display. Explorer.exe /e,/root,D:\ will open an "Explorer" view of the D: drive. /select,{sub object}.......The specified folder or file receives focus. Explorer.exe /select,C:\WinNT\System32\Regedt32.exe will open a window view of C:\WinNT\System32 and the NT Registry Editor will receive focus. To do the same with an "Explorer" view, Explorer.exe /e,/select,C:\WinNT\System32\Regedt32.exe
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this isn't api (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
6/18/2003 11:38:30 PM:
Can i have a done source code of this file ?? Email it to me pls!!! Is there anyway to open a removable drive like f:\ and still list the other drives?i need it urgent! (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
1/27/2004 4:57:01 PM:
Have you found a way to use explorer to select files / folders and return the list to basic for processing? (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
5/2/2004 10:20:53 PM:
Can i have a done source code of this file? Pls (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
5/3/2005 3:00:09 PM:
how can i use the computer commands with visual basic, for example C:\Destop\folders.exe lets say every time i turn on my PC that folder opens, how can i do that. (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
For the example: Explorer.exe /e,/select,c:\WinNT\System32\Regedt32.exe
The "sub item" regedt32.exe is above the first row, i.e. on the -2 row, you need to scroll a little upwards to see this "focused" file, is there another to see the file w/o scrolling? Thx (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Best Code, Congrates.... Private Sub Command1_Click() I can open my folder clicking the button Thanks a lot May GOD bless you. eRoot "C:\Documents and Settings\latheef\Desktop\CPU SPEED IN MHZ", True End Sub
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