Create/choose folder path

[livermor]

So far I'm able to choose a file path, but not just the folder. I use LV2010. Is there some vi I haven't found which allows you to browse to a folder instead of choosing a file?

I want the user to choose the folder to save files in the beginning of the program, and then the program will create a file with a datestamp and the read data. So the first part is missing 🙂

[Tori.M]

Hi Livermor,

What type of data are you trying to save your files as? Is it possible to attach your code that is allowing you to choose the file path please?

Thanks

[livermor]

I used the express VI for user dialog as a starter, and edited it a little bit. So right now it's a bit messy I know.

What I want is for that user dialog to just prompt for the folder path, and not have to choose a file. 

Further, for the file name creation I use the image attached (it is part of a greater program, which is too huge to post right now).

[Tori.M · Accepted solution]

Hi Livermor,

Thanks for the quick reply.

On the "userid_path_subvi.vi" go to the block diagram.

If you right click on the "Folder" control that you created --> Properties --> Select "Folders" under "Selection Mode".

Hope that helps!

[livermor]

Thank you very much! Exactly what I was looking for 🙂