Select an item in the Folder View

[lionelsiu]

Is it possible to write a script to select an item in the Folder View?

For example,given in the screenshot below, I want to select (perform a single left click) on folder named "system32".

Thank you!

 

[orbs]

AutoIt offers much more powerful methods to handle filesystem objects then simulating mouse clicks and keystrokes in the GUI.

what are you trying to do, that forces you into using the GUI?

[water]

Have a look at functions FileSelectFolder and FileOpenDialog.

[lionelsiu]

Thanks for the replies. 

However, I am still confusing.. this file dialog is popped up from an application.

The functions mentioned are from AutoIt side, how is it possible to pass the selected items into my application?

[orbs]

ok, if you are forced to using this dialog popped by your app, then follow this route:

step 1:

use the AutoIt Window Info tool (Start > Programs > AutoIt3) to determine the Control ID of:

the element presenting the list of folders & files

   - or - 

the InputBox where you can type the file name

step 2:

use ControlSend() to pass to this Control ID the folder/file name you want to use. (if it's in the list, then the focus will go to the folder as you type. you can try it manually).

step 3:

Send("{ENTER}")

you know, if you give us a little background on what you are doing and why, we may better understand your issue, and suggest more suitable solutions. but hey, feel free to stop us from helping you anytime :-)

Edited August 12, 2013 by orbs

[lionelsiu]

Thank you for your detailed answer, It helped me solving the problem. =]