PropertyGrid ValueEditor for a file name

Question

I have the following rule definition:

<Rule ...>
  <... />
  <StringProperty Subtype="file" ...>
  <StringProperty.ValueEditors>
    <ValueEditor EditorType="DefaultStringPropertyEditor" DisplayName="&lt;Edit...&gt;"/>
    <ValueEditor EditorType="DefaultFilePropertyEditor" DisplayName="&lt;Browse...&gt;"/>
  </StringProperty.ValueEditors>
  </StringProperty>
  <... />
</Rule>

It adds the "<Edit...>" and "<Browse...>" options for editing a property, but the Browse dialog asks for an *.exe file, when I need to let user select a *.txt file. There is a combobox in the dialog that allows to choose "All files .", but really that's not an option.

I have tried to find a solution but this extensibility bit does not seem to be well documented.

Answer 1

Hi Dmitry,

What is your extensibility?

What is the rule definition, a setting file or a xaml file?

Can you show more detail about your extensibility?

Best regards,

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Ego [MSFT]
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Answer 2

Hello Ego,

The described snippet specifies project properties page. Here is the Rule specification, that I use. Rule definition is and *.xml file. If it matters, this file is included as the ImportAfter for a custom MSBuild platform.

Changing DefaultFilePropertyEditor to DefaultFolderPropertyEditor changes select *.exe file dialog to select folder dialog. So this part surely works, but still I haven't found any info on how to change the desired file type (even searching for "DefaultFolderPropertyEditor" in Google, quotes included, gives no results).

Please let me know if you need any further clarification.

Best regards,

Dmitry.

Answer 3

Hi Dmitry,

I'm sorry for long time feedback.

I can't find how to change the desired file type either. I am doing some researches about it. Wish I can find a way to solve your issue.

Best regards,

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Ego [MSFT]
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Answer 4

Hello Ego,

Thanks for the answer. I would be satisfied with a work-around for that issue, such is implementing a custom editor from scratch that does what I desire. In that case I'll need to know how to properly create it so I could use it within the Rule declaration.

Best regards,

Dmitry

Answer 5

Hi Dmitry,

I consult your issue with our expert. Your issue is concerned about MSBuild.

I'm moving your case to MSBuild forum.

And I will involve some experts into this issue to see whether they can help you out. There might be some time delay, appreciate for your patience.

Best regards,

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Ego [MSFT]
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Answer 6

Hello Ego,

Any news?

Best regards,

Dmtry

Answer 7

Hello Ego,

The issue is of high importance to me. Can I have at least a "how-to" on creating my own value editors? I think it will be easy to create the one that I need, I only require the info on including it in the VS.

Best regards,

Dmitry