>> Greetings all. I have a list box in VFP 3.0 with rowsourcetype set to
>> files. If I choose a file then tab off of the list box then back on, the
>> list box resets to the default path. Is there a way to maintain the chosen
>> file and path when exiting and entering the list box, or maybe a better way
>> to do a file list? Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>If possible, use GetFile().
>
>Files in a list, from my experiences with 2.0 and 2.6, only return the
>filename, even if the file is in a different path, and I was unable to
>retrieve the path. MS may have enhanced things a bit so that you can
>check CURDIR(), but I wouldn't count on it.
>
>If you absolutely have to read the files into a form, then you may want
>to play with ADIR(), and keep track of the path yourself.

GETFILE() will solve all of my problems. I wish they would put VB's file list features into VFP. That would make things alot easier. Thanks for your help.

Andy Ahrndt
Systems Consultant
Computer Management Sciences, Inc.