File Selector

The SurvPC File Selector provides a consistent interface that permits a file of interest to be located and opened for use:

File Selector
Typical File Selector dialog: Carlson Cloud - Send File example
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Note: The Type "file extension" will vary based on the underlying command that is launching this dialog box.

File Selector Dialog Controls
Control Description
Paste This button will paste a file selected with the Copy option.
Copy This button will clone a copy of the selected file to the device clipboard for use with the Paste option.
Type: Specifies the type of file of interest. Some file options will only look for one type of file; others may permit you to select from a variety of file types.

Note: Unless an explicit file extension is provided, SurvPC will automatically add the default file extension to the file name.

Drive: This permits the user to select a desired folder (e.g. mapped drive or inserted USB drive).
Up Folder This button navigates up one folder from the current folder location until the root folder of the drive is reached.
New Folder This button creates a new folder from the current folder location.
View Folders This button displays files and folders within the current folder as button icons.
View List This button displays files and folders within the current folder in a detail list format.
Name: This permits you to specify a desired file name.