C# get a file path which is selected in the Windows Explorer

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Hey guys,
I've got a Project where I want to select a file in my Windows Explorer and use the path of this file in C#.
Is there any opportunity to get this path?

Posted 7-Aug-13 21:27pm

nski

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Kuthuparakkal 8-Aug-13 3:58am

Post code sample from where you try to fetch file/its contents...
Also is this Windows app or console app ?

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**Joezer BH** · Answer 1 · 2013-08-07T21:30:00

Solution 1

C#

System.Windows.Forms.OpenFileDialog ofd;
if (ofd.ShowDialog() == DialogResult.OK)
{
        string File = ofd.FileName;
}

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As per your request with adding the reference:
See help article (scroll down a little bit, you'll see)
it will help you with adding the reference,
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Posted 7-Aug-13 21:30pm

Joezer BH

Updated 7-Aug-13 22:36pm

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[no name] 8-Aug-13 4:20am

Good

nski · Answer 2 · 2013-08-07T21:40:00

Solution 2

First thanks a lot :)
But do I need any assembly for that? because my compiler give me an error.

Posted 7-Aug-13 21:40pm

nski

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TrollTier 8-Aug-13 4:22am

You need the System.Windows.Forms assembly.
It's listed in the .Net tab in the references.

Joezer BH 8-Aug-13 4:34am

See help article (scroll down a little bit, you'll see)
it will help you with adding the reference,

BTW: you posted a second solution instead of clicking the Improve question link