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phoenix_title wx.GenericDirCtrl

This control can be used to place a directory listing (with optional files) on an arbitrary window.

The control contains a wx.TreeCtrl window representing the directory hierarchy, and optionally, a wx.Choice window containing a list of filters.

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styles Window Styles

This class supports the following styles:

  • wx.DIRCTRL_DIR_ONLY: Only show directories, and not files.

  • wx.DIRCTRL_3D_INTERNAL: Use 3D borders for internal controls. This is the default.

  • wx.DIRCTRL_SELECT_FIRST: When setting the default path, select the first file in the directory.

  • wx.DIRCTRL_SHOW_FILTERS: Show the drop-down filter list.

  • wx.DIRCTRL_EDIT_LABELS: Allow the folder and file labels to be editable.

  • wx.DIRCTRL_MULTIPLE: Allows multiple files and folders to be selected. ^^

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events Events Emitted by this Class

Event macros for events emitted by this class:

  • EVT_DIRCTRL_SELECTIONCHANGED: Selected directory has changed. Processes a wxEVT_DIRCTRL_SELECTIONCHANGED event type. Notice that this event is generated even for the changes done by the program itself and not only those done by the user. Available since wxWidgets 2.9.5.

  • EVT_DIRCTRL_FILEACTIVATED: The user activated a file by double-clicking or pressing Enter. Available since wxWidgets 2.9.5. ^^


class_hierarchy Class Hierarchy

Inheritance diagram for class GenericDirCtrl:

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method_summary Methods Summary

__init__

Default constructor.

CollapsePath

Collapse the given path.

CollapseTree

Collapses the entire tree.

Create

Create function for two-step construction.

ExpandPath

Tries to expand as much of the given path as possible, so that the filename or directory is visible in the tree control.

GetClassDefaultAttributes

GetDefaultPath

Gets the default path.

GetFilePath

Gets selected filename path only (else empty string).

GetFilePaths

Fills the array paths with the currently selected filepaths.

GetFilter

Returns the filter string.

GetFilterIndex

Returns the current filter index (zero-based).

GetFilterListCtrl

Returns a pointer to the filter list control (if present).

GetPath

Gets the currently-selected directory or filename.

GetPaths

Returns a list of the currently selected paths.

GetRootId

Returns the root id for the tree control.

GetTreeCtrl

Returns a pointer to the tree control.

Init

Initializes variables.

ReCreateTree

Collapse and expand the tree, thus re-creating it from scratch.

SelectPath

Selects the given item.

SelectPaths

Selects only the specified paths, clearing any previous selection.

SetDefaultPath

Sets the default path.

SetFilter

Sets the filter string.

SetFilterIndex

Sets the current filter index (zero-based).

SetPath

Sets the current path.

ShowHidden

UnselectAll

Removes the selection from all currently selected items.

api Class API

class wx.GenericDirCtrl(Control)

Possible constructors:

GenericDirCtrl()

GenericDirCtrl(parent, id=ID_ANY, dir=DirDialogDefaultFolderStr,
               pos=DefaultPosition, size=DefaultSize, style=DIRCTRL_DEFAULT_STYLE,
               filter="", defaultFilter=0, name=TreeCtrlNameStr)

This control can be used to place a directory listing (with optional files) on an arbitrary window.


Methods

__init__(self, *args, **kw)

overload Overloaded Implementations:


__init__ (self)

Default constructor.


__init__ (self, parent, id=ID_ANY, dir=DirDialogDefaultFolderStr, pos=DefaultPosition, size=DefaultSize, style=DIRCTRL_DEFAULT_STYLE, filter=””, defaultFilter=0, name=TreeCtrlNameStr)

Main constructor.

Parameters

  • parent (wx.Window) – Parent window.

  • id (wx.WindowID) – Window identifier.

  • dir (string) – Initial folder.

  • pos (wx.Point) – Position.

  • size (wx.Size) – Size.

  • style (long) – Window style. Please see wx.GenericDirCtrl for a list of possible styles.

  • filter (string) – A filter string, using the same syntax as that for wx.FileDialog. This may be empty if filters are not being used. Example: "All files (*.*)|*.*|JPEG files (*.jpg)|*.jpg"

  • defaultFilter (int) – The zero-indexed default filter setting.

  • name (string) – The window name.



CollapsePath(self, path)

Collapse the given path.

Parameters

path (string) –

Return type

bool


CollapseTree(self)

Collapses the entire tree.


Create(self, parent, id=ID_ANY, dir=DirDialogDefaultFolderStr, pos=DefaultPosition, size=DefaultSize, style=DIRCTRL_DEFAULT_STYLE, filter="", defaultFilter=0, name=TreeCtrlNameStr)

Create function for two-step construction.

See wx.GenericDirCtrl for details.

Parameters

  • parent (wx.Window) –

  • id (wx.WindowID) –

  • dir (string) –

  • pos (wx.Point) –

  • size (wx.Size) –

  • style (long) –

  • filter (string) –

  • defaultFilter (int) –

  • name (string) –

Return type

bool


ExpandPath(self, path)

Tries to expand as much of the given path as possible, so that the filename or directory is visible in the tree control.

Parameters

path (string) –

Return type

bool


static GetClassDefaultAttributes(variant=WINDOW_VARIANT_NORMAL)
Parameters

variant (WindowVariant) –

Return type

wx.VisualAttributes


GetDefaultPath(self)

Gets the default path.

Return type

string


GetFilePath(self)

Gets selected filename path only (else empty string).

This function doesn’t count a directory as a selection.

Return type

string


GetFilePaths(self, paths)

Fills the array paths with the currently selected filepaths.

This function doesn’t count a directory as a selection.

Parameters

paths (list of strings) –


GetFilter(self)

Returns the filter string.

Return type

string


GetFilterIndex(self)

Returns the current filter index (zero-based).

Return type

int


GetFilterListCtrl(self)

Returns a pointer to the filter list control (if present).

Return type

wx.DirFilterListCtrl


GetPath(self, *args, **kw)

overload Overloaded Implementations:


GetPath (self)

Gets the currently-selected directory or filename.

Return type

string


GetPath (self, itemId)

Gets the path corresponding to the given tree control item.

Parameters

itemId (wx.TreeItemId) –

Return type

string

New in version 2.9.5.



GetPaths(self)

Returns a list of the currently selected paths.

Return type

list


GetRootId(self)

Returns the root id for the tree control.

Return type

wx.TreeItemId


GetTreeCtrl(self)

Returns a pointer to the tree control.

Return type

wx.TreeCtrl


Init(self)

Initializes variables.


ReCreateTree(self)

Collapse and expand the tree, thus re-creating it from scratch.

May be used to update the displayed directory content.


SelectPath(self, path, select=True)

Selects the given item.

In multiple selection controls, can be also used to deselect a currently selected item if the value of select is False. Existing selections are not changed. Only visible items can be (de)selected, otherwise use ExpandPath .

Parameters

  • path (string) –

  • select (bool) –


SelectPaths(self, paths)

Selects only the specified paths, clearing any previous selection.

Only supported when wx.DIRCTRL_MULTIPLE is set.

Parameters

paths (list of strings) –


SetDefaultPath(self, path)

Sets the default path.

Parameters

path (string) –


SetFilter(self, filter)

Sets the filter string.

Parameters

filter (string) –


SetFilterIndex(self, n)

Sets the current filter index (zero-based).

Parameters

n (int) –


SetPath(self, path)

Sets the current path.

Parameters

path (string) –


ShowHidden(self, show)
Parameters

show (bool) – If True, hidden folders and files will be displayed by the control. If False, they will not be displayed.


UnselectAll(self)

Removes the selection from all currently selected items.


Properties

DefaultPath

See GetDefaultPath and SetDefaultPath


FilePath

See GetFilePath


Filter

See GetFilter and SetFilter


FilterIndex

See GetFilterIndex and SetFilterIndex


FilterListCtrl

See GetFilterListCtrl


Path

See GetPath and SetPath


Paths

See GetPaths


RootId

See GetRootId


TreeCtrl

See GetTreeCtrl