Net.Browse$ (method)

Syntax

Net.Browse$(type)

Description

Calls the currently installed network's browse dialog box, requesting a particular type of information.

Comments

The type parameter is an Integer specifying the type of dialog box to display:

 

Type

Description

 

0

If type is 0, then this method displays a dialog box that allows the user to browse network volumes and directories. Choosing OK returns the completed pathname as a String.

 

1

If type is 1, then this function displays a dialog box that allows the user to browse the network's printer queues. Choosing OK returns the complete name of that printer queue as a String. This string is the same format as required by the Net.AddCon method.

 

2

Display the Disconnect dialog for disk resources.

 

3

Display the Disconnect dialog for printer resources.

 

This dialog box differs depending on the type of network installed.

A runtime error will result if no network is present.

Example

This example retrieves a valid network path.

Sub Main()

  s$ = Net.Browse$(0)

  If s$ <> "" Then

    MsgBox "The following network path was selected: " & s$

  Else

    MsgBox "Dialog box was canceled."

  End If

End Sub

More information

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