SftDirectory 3.5 - ActiveX File/Folder Control

SimpleExplorer Sample (VB.NET)

This sample illustrates implementation of a simple Windows Explorer/File Explorer.

The source code is located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Softelvdm\SftDirectory 3.5\Samples\Visual Studio - VB.NET\SimpleExplorer\Form1.vb or C:\Program Files\Softelvdm\SftDirectory 3.5\Samples\Visual Studio - VB.NET\SimpleExplorer\Form1.vb (on 32-bit Windows versions).

Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
    ' call this to update the buttons
    UpdateLeftButtons()
    UpdateRightButtons()
    AxSftDirectoryRight.MakeColumnsOptimal()
End Sub

Private Sub AxSftDirectoryLeft_SelectionFinal(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles AxSftDirectoryLeft.SelectionFinal
    ' If the selection in the left tree changes, update right side detaillist
    UpdateLeftButtons()
    AxSftDirectoryRight.Clear()
    AxSftDirectoryRight.CancelMode()
    AxSftDirectoryRight.Refresh()
    If Not AxSftDirectoryLeft.CurrentFolder Is Nothing Then
        AxSftDirectoryRight.TopMostFolderIDL = AxSftDirectoryLeft.CurrentFolder.ItemIDList
    Else
        AxSftDirectoryRight.TopMostFolderSpecial = SftDirectorySpecialFolderConstants.specialSftDirectoryEmpty
    End If
End Sub

Private Sub AxSftDirectoryRight_Opening(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As AxSftDirectoryLib30._ISftDirectoryEvents_OpeningEvent) Handles AxSftDirectoryRight.Opening
    Dim F As SftDirectoryFolder
    Dim IDL As String
    ' we're about to open a file/folder.  If we can add the folder on the
    ' left side, that means we don't need to open it in a separate window

    IDL = e.folder.ItemIDList ' the folder we are looking for
    ' this will add the complete hierarchy down to the folder in
    ' left tree (if possible)
    On Error Resume Next
    F = AxSftDirectoryLeft.get_FolderUsingIDL(IDL, False)
    On Error GoTo 0
    ' this will locate the exact item if we just added it
    F = AxSftDirectoryLeft.get_FolderUsingIDL(IDL, True)
    If Not F Is Nothing Then
        ' The folder has been added on the left side
        F.MakeCurrent() ' make it the current item
        F.MakeVisible() ' make sure it's scrolled into view
        e.allow = False ' no need to open it
    End If
End Sub

Private Sub AxSftDirectoryRight_SelectionFinal(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles AxSftDirectoryRight.SelectionFinal
    UpdateRightButtons()
    If Not AxSftDirectoryRight.CurrentFolder Is Nothing Then
        StatusBar.Text = AxSftDirectoryRight.CurrentFolder.InfoTip
    Else
        StatusBar.Text = ""
    End If
End Sub

Private Sub UpdateLeftButtons()
    ' Update the buttons dependent on the left tree
    Dim F As SftDirectoryFolder
    ' Enable/disable Up button
    F = AxSftDirectoryLeft.CurrentFolder
    If Not F Is Nothing Then
        F = F.Parent
    End If
    ButtonUp.Enabled = Not F Is Nothing
End Sub

Private Sub UpdateRightButtons()
    ' Update the buttons dependent on the right side detaillist
    Dim F As SftDirectoryFolder
    ' Enable/disable properties button
    F = AxSftDirectoryRight.CurrentFolder
    ButtonProp.Enabled = False
    If AxSftDirectoryRight.SelectionCount > 0 And Not F Is Nothing Then
        If F.Can("properties") Then
            ButtonProp.Enabled = True
        End If
    End If
    ' Enable/disable New Folder button
    ButtonNewFolder.Enabled = False
    F = AxSftDirectoryRight.RootFolder
    If Not F Is Nothing Then
        If F.Can("NewFolder") Then
            ButtonNewFolder.Enabled = True
        End If
    End If
End Sub

Private Sub ButtonUp_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles ButtonUp.Click
    ' Move up on level in left side tree control
    Dim F As SftDirectoryFolder
    F = AxSftDirectoryLeft.CurrentFolder
    If Not F Is Nothing Then
        F = F.Parent
        If Not F Is Nothing Then
            F.MakeCurrent() ' make it the current item
            F.MakeVisible() ' make sure it's scrolled into view
        End If
    End If
End Sub

Private Sub ButtonProp_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles ButtonProp.Click
    ' Display properties dialog for the currently selected item
    Dim F As SftDirectoryFolder
    F = AxSftDirectoryRight.CurrentFolder
    If AxSftDirectoryRight.SelectionCount > 0 And Not F Is Nothing Then
        F.Do("properties")
    End If
End Sub

Private Sub ButtonNewFolder_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles ButtonNewFolder.Click
    ' Create a new folder
    Dim F As SftDirectoryFolder
    F = AxSftDirectoryRight.RootFolder
    If Not F Is Nothing Then
        On Error Resume Next
        F.Do("NewFolder")
    End If
End Sub

Private Sub AxSftDirectoryLeft_KeyDownEvent(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As AxSftDirectoryLib30._ISftDirectoryEvents_KeyDownEvent) Handles AxSftDirectoryLeft.KeyDownEvent
    ' F5 automatically reloads left side, but we also want right side updated
    If e.keyCode = Keys.F5 Then AxSftDirectoryRight.Reload(True, True)
End Sub

Private Sub AxSftDirectoryRight_KeyDownEvent(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As AxSftDirectoryLib30._ISftDirectoryEvents_KeyDownEvent) Handles AxSftDirectoryRight.KeyDownEvent
    ' F5 automatically reloads right side, but we also want left side updated
    If e.keyCode = Keys.F5 Then AxSftDirectoryLeft.Reload(True, True)
End Sub

End Class