Browse Options Property
Short Name: BrowseOptions
Installed With: Base Package
Class: Path Properties
Set or get the file dialog box options. The options include prompt, mode, start path, and button text.
This property is similar to the options on the Browse Options page of the Path Properties dialog box.
Elements
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Prompt | Sets or gets the prompt string of the browse dialog box. |
| Match Pattern | Sets or gets the match pattern string of the browse dialog box. |
| Select Mode | Sets or gets the selection mode of the browse dialog box. |
| Start Path | Sets or gets the start path of browse dialog box. |
| Pattern Label | Label to display in the file dialog box next to the custom pattern. |
| Button Text | Specifies the label to display in the file dialog box for the accept or OK button. If you do not specify a label, the button text defaults to OK. |
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this property.
| Available in Run-Time Engine and Real-Time Operating System | Yes |
| Permissions | Read/Write |
| Settable when the VI is running | Yes |
| Loads the front panel into memory | No |
| Need to authenticate before use | No |
| Loads the block diagram into memory | No |
| Remote access disallowed | No |
| Must wait until user interface is idle | No |
| Available with control VIs | No |
| Available with global VIs | No |
| Available with strict type definitions | No |
| Available with polymorphic VIs | No |