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vuExplorerFileType(LONG), CSTRING
Returns the file type description as shown in Windows Explorer for the specified file.
This is the same description you see in the “Type” column of Explorer.
| Parameter | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pFile | CSTRING(260) | Full path to the file (for example, C:\Windows\Notepad.exe). |
Note: In vuFileTools V5, CSTRINGs are not limited to the size shown above. The number is for example only.
A CSTRING containing the Explorer file type description (for example, “Application” for .exe files).
FilePath CSTRING(260)
ExplorerType CSTRING(128)
CODE
FilePath = 'C:\Windows\Notepad.exe'
ExplorerType = vuExplorerFileType(FilePath)
MESSAGE('File: ' & FilePath & |
'<13,10>Type: ' & ExplorerType, 'Explorer File Type')
Notes
Works for any file recognized by Windows Explorer.
Returns the same description shown in Explorer, not just the extension.
If the file is not associated with a program, a generic description may be returned.
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