Yes that is true, Another way would be to select file you can even do multiple files at a time this way and the array returned form the command contains the full path to the documents selected. You can even decide what type of files are acceptable
Regards Chuck ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chuck Miller Voice: (617) 739-0306 Informed Solutions, Inc. Fax: (617) 232-1064 mailto:cjmiller<AT SIGN>informed-solutions.com Brookline, MA 02446 USA Registered 4D Developer Providers of 4D and Sybase connectivity http://www.informed-solutions.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message and any attached documents contain information which may be confidential, subject to privilege or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. These materials are intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of this transmission, you are hereby notified that any distribution, disclosure, printing, copying, storage, modification or the taking of any action in reliance upon this transmission is strictly prohibited. Delivery of this message to any person other than the intended recipient shall not compromise or waive such confidentiality, privilege or exemption from disclosure as to this communication. > On May 27, 2020, at 2:42 AM, Bernd Fröhlich via 4D_Tech > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Steven: > >> I am trying to develop a small module to allow users to import images from >> anywhere on the host computer, for now. Using "READ PICTURE FILE","CREATE >> THUMBNAIL” and "Get picture file name” I can accomplish most of what I want >> to do. But I am stuck on how to capture the long path to the picture >> selected by the user in the selection dialog presented by "READ PICTURE >> FILE”. > > Hi Steven, > > <https://doc.4d.com/4Dv18/4D/18/READ-PICTURE-FILE.301-4505318.en.html > <https://doc.4d.com/4Dv18/4D/18/READ-PICTURE-FILE.301-4505318.en.html>> > > "If the command is executed successfully, the system variable Document > contains the full pathname to the open file" ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) New Forum: https://discuss.4D.com Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:[email protected] **********************************************************************
