I want to use a nonstandard control in a form

[dannG]

Hi,
I want to use in an Access Form a DirListBox control (a standard VisualBasic 6.0 control) or a TreeView control.
It is possible?
I tried "More Controls" but I can't find the control that I want(DirListBox) and another one does't work!
Anybody know a solution for my problem?
Thanks

 

[randysmid]

Hi,
Are you trying to add a dialog box that will allow the user to select a file? If so, you can use the Microsoft Windows Common Dialog Control, version 6.0. You should be able to find it listed when you click on Tools, ActiveX Controls.

As you probably know from VB6, you can specify the initial directory (InitDir property, under the Other tab) and the filter to be used (e.g., "jpg" - "Filter" property, also under the Other tab).

Add a command button to your form that will be used to call the Common Dialog control. On the clicked event, use this code:
cdlOpen.ShowOpen

BTW, this control can also be used to specify color and font. Click on the Custom property (under Other), then click the ellipses (...). You will see 5 basic categories that this Active X control can manipulate. HTH,
Randy Smith
California Teachers Association

 

[randysmid]

BTW,
You can use the "Microsoft TreeView Control, version 6.0", but it is a bit painful to use. Here is an FAQ from Microsoft on this topic:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;209891

HTH,
Randy Smith
California Teachers Association

 

[dannG]

Thanks for the tips randysmid!