Name

AskForExistingDirectory — Ask user for existing directory

Synopsis

string AskForExistingDirectory ( string startDir ,
  string headline );
 

Parameters

string startDir

is the initial directory that is displayed.

string headline

is an explanatory text for the directory selection box.

Graphical UIs may omit that if no window manager is running.

Return

string

Returns the selected directory name or nil if the user canceled the operation.

Description

Opens a directory selection box and prompt the user for an existing directory.