SftDirectoryFolder.Can Method	Softel vdm, Inc.

Tests whether the specified action is supported by the file/folder.

Syntax       

		VB.NET	Supported = object.Can(ByVal Action As String)  As Boolean
		VB	Supported = object.Can(ByVal Action As String)  As Boolean
		C#.NET	bool Supported = object.Can(string Action);
		VC++	VARIANT_BOOL Supported = object->Can(_bstr_t Action);
		C	HRESULT object->raw_Can(BSTR Action, VARIANT_BOOL* Supported);
		Delphi	Supported := object.Can(Action : WideString)   : WordBool;

object

A SftDirectoryFolder object.

Action

A string defining the action to be tested. The string is case-sensitive and must be entered as shown here, without leading or trailing blanks. Some of the standard Action strings (implemented by Windows and Shell extensions) are:

Action	Description
copy	Copy a file/folder to the clipboard
open	Execute program or open a file
explore	Open a file/folder in a new window
cut	Copy a file/folder to the clipboard and remove it
delete	Remove a file/folder
link	Create a shortcut
move	Move a file/folder to another location
rename	Rename a file/folder
droptarget	Tests if a file/folder is a valid target for a drag & drop operation
paste	Copy the clipboard contents to the specified location
properties	Display file/folder properties
NewFolder	Create a new folder

Supported

On return, specifies whether the specified action is supported by the file/folder.

Supported	Description
True	The file/folder supports the specified action.
False	The file/folder doesn't support the specified action.

Comments

The Can method tests whether the specified action is supported by the file/folder.

Strings provided as Action parameter are Windows operating system specific and may be implemented by Shell extensions.  Action parameters are not processed or implemented by SftDirectory, they are simply passed to the Windows Shell or Shell extensions.

The action can be executed using the Folder.Do method. 

The Folder.Can method can be used to test one particular folder only.  The control's Can method tests all currently selected folders.