System.Shell object
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Defines the properties and methods used to expose Windows Shell characteristics.
Members
The System.Shell object has these types of members:
Methods
The System.Shell object has these methods.
| Method | Description |
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| chooseFile |
Displays a file picker dialog box and retrieves a System.Shell.Item object that represents the selected file. |
| chooseFolder |
Displays a folder picker dialog box and retrieves a System.Shell.Item object that represents the selected folder. |
| drive |
Retrieves a System.Shell.Drive object that represents the specified drive. |
| execute |
Launches an application. |
| itemFromFileDrop |
Retrieves an System.Shell.Item from the Items collection that represents the object(s) dropped on a gadget during a drag-and-drop operation (copying or moving). |
| itemFromPath |
Retrieves a System.Shell.Item that represents an object at the specified UNC path. |
| knownFolder |
Returns an instance of a System.Shell.Folder based on a "well-known folder" name as defined within the user profile (for example, Documents or ProgramFiles). |
| knownFolderPath |
Retrieves a Known Folder UNC path. |
| refreshDesktop |
Refreshes the desktop after adding or removing files. |
| saveFileDialog |
Displays a standard Windows File Save dialog box. |
Requirements
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Minimum supported client | Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
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Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only] |
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End of client support | Windows 7 |
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End of server support | Windows Server 2008 |
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Build date: 10/27/2012
