directory control

[Bryan]

Andrea Gavana wrote:

> Hello Bryan,
> 
>> does anyone know how to get a directory control that would show
>> something similar to the windows file system view that shows the Desktop
>> as the root folder with My Computer, My Network Places, etc.  the
>> windows explorer left pane is exactly what i'm looking for.  We want to
>> embed this control in our app, not have it as a model dialog.
> 
> I dont know if it will be of any help, but you may want to look at
> Tacao's implementation of GenericWinDirCtrl at:
> 
> http://j.domaindlx.com/elements28/wxpython/GenericWinDirCtrl.html
> 
> It is quite similar to GenericDirCtrl in wxPython, but it has a far
> nicer appearance (in my opinion). However, if you are working
> multiplatform, no way: it runs only on Windows.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Andrea.
> 
> "Imagination Is The Only Weapon In The War Against Reality."
> http://xoomer.virgilio.it/infinity77/


andrea,

thanks for replying.  graphically GenericWinDirCtrl is better than the
GenericDirCtrl.  it uses the correct folder and file associated icons, but
it still doesn't show Desktop and My Documents at the top level.  the
control in DirDialog is *exactly* what we're looking for.  is there a way
to get the control out of DirDialog?

thanks,

bryan