PUTFILE()

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Purpose

Function to display a Save As dialog allowing a filename to be selected or specified and returned.

Syntax

PUTFILE([<expC1>] [,<expC2>] [,<expC3>])

See Also

GETFILE()

Description

The PUTFILE() function displays a Save As dialog allowing a filename to be selected or specified and returned. The dialog allows navigation through directories and shows a list of relevant files in that directory. The cursor keys, Return key and tab key can be used to navigate the different sections under a Screen Forms. If the user selects or specifies a file, the PUTFILE() function returns the name of that file. If no file is selected or specified, the PUTFILE() function returns an empty string "".

Parameters Required Description
<expC1> No The text to display at the top of the dialog. If not specified, 'Save As' is displayed.
<expC2> No The default filename displayed in the text entry area..
<expC3> No A file extension skeleton. If specified only files with this extension are shown.

Example

cProgramSaveAs = putfile("Save the program","default.prg","prg")

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