Filter Property
Description
Returns or sets the filters that are displayed in the Typelist box of a dialog box.
Property Type
Read-write property
Syntax (Visual Basic)
Public Property Filter() As String
Remarks
A filter specifies the type of files that are displayed in the dialog box's file list box. For example, selecting the filter *.txt displays all text files.
Use this property to provide the user with a list of filters that can be selected when the dialog box is displayed.
Use the pipe (|) symbol (ASCII 124) to separate the description and filter values. Don't include spaces before or after the pipe symbol, because these spaces will be displayed with the description and filter values.
The following code shows an example of a filter that enables the user to select text files or graphic files that include bitmaps and icons:
Text (*.txt)|*.txt|Pictures (*.bmp;*.ico)|*.bmp;*.ico
When you specify more than one filter for a dialog box, use the FilterIndex property to determine which filter is displayed as the default.
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