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Is there any particular reason that XY doesn't use the same type of dialog for inputfolder as it does for inputfile? The inputfolder one is so frustrating because it doesn't have a navigation pane and it's not possible to enter a folder path into the address bar. It makes selecting a folder less user-friendly. From what I understand it is possible to use the same type of input for both. I have searched the forum and found a result for someone asking the same question in 2014 but received no replies. https://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/viewtopic ... og#p108129

Are you talking about scripting commands?

admin wrote: ↑16 Jul 2026 18:21 Are you talking about scripting commands?

Yes. Sorry if that wasn't clear but I did say inputfolder and inputfile, which are scripting commands.

kiwichick wrote: ↑15 Jul 2026 04:37 Is there any particular reason that XY doesn't use the same type of dialog for inputfolder as it does for inputfile?

Both commands are wrappers for standard Windows dialogs. The Select File dialog cannot return folders. It's designed like that.

admin wrote: ↑17 Jul 2026 16:54 The Select File dialog cannot return folders. It's designed like that.

Sorry, I obviously didn't make it clear what I meant. I didn't mean use the file dialog for folders. I meant use the same 'type' of dialog for folders. As per the screenshot, it is possible to have a folder select dialog that includes the navigation pane and an address bar.

Nope. AFAIK it does not exist.

admin wrote: ↑18 Jul 2026 21:20 AFAIK it does not exist.

Sorry, what do you mean it does not exist?

Windows does not have it.

admin wrote: ↑18 Jul 2026 23:51 Windows does not have it.

Of course it does, I showed you a screenshot of it. That's the Firefox folder select dialog to set the download folder. I have other apps that use the same folder select dialog. Do you need to see screenshots of those, too?

Alright, it might be possible. No time now, but it's on the list.

Done. Next beta. Good improvement, thanks for the tip!

admin wrote: ↑19 Jul 2026 11:32 No time now, but it's on the list.

Now was just 4 hours before.

When you a put out a proper request combined with specific hints you get him going. That attitude makes XY's Don the GDOAT.

admin wrote: ↑19 Jul 2026 15:34 Done. Next beta. Good improvement, thanks for the tip!

Excellent!!!!! And you're welcome

admin wrote: ↑19 Jul 2026 15:34 Done. Next beta. Good improvement, thanks for the tip!

Hi Don, I see it's in the latest 64-bit beta. Will it be included in the 32-bit beta?

Nope.