Ask User for a Folder
This action displays a directory selection dialog, allowing users to browse for or manually enter a folder path. It works exactly like the destination folder option in the File Properties page.
Properties
Section titled “Properties”| Property | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Caption | String | The title of the dialog box or the wizard’s instruction panel. |
| DefaultDirectory | String | The initial folder path displayed when the dialog opens. |
| LabelText | String | Text displayed near the input field. Default: #AskBrowseFolders (Resource String). |
| PromptDirText | String | The instruction text shown within the folder browser window. |
| Variable | VarName | The variable that will store the selected path (e.g., %MYPATH%). |
Behavior
Section titled “Behavior”- The package prompts the user with the specified text and provides a “Browse” button.
- When the user clicks OK or Next, the chosen path is stored in the specified Variable.
- If the user clicks Cancel, the package will exit by default.
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