Folder object
Represents a Shell folder. This object contains properties and methods that allow you to retrieve information about the folder.
Members
The Folder object has these types of members:
Methods
The Folder object has these methods.
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| CopyHere | Copies an item or items to a folder. |
| GetDetailsOf | Retrieves details about an item in a folder. For example, its size, type, or the time of its last modification. |
| Items | Retrieves a FolderItems object that represents the collection of items in the folder. |
| MoveHere | Moves an item or items to this folder. |
| NewFolder | Creates a new folder. |
| ParseName | Creates and returns a FolderItem object that represents a specified item. |
Properties
The Folder object has these properties.
| Property | Access type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Application |
Read-only |
Contains the folder's Application object. |
| Parent |
Read-only |
Not implemented. |
| ParentFolder |
Read-only |
Contains the parent Folder object. |
| Title |
Read-only |
Contains the title of the folder. |
Remarks
Note
Not all methods are implemented for all folders. For example, the ParseName method is not implemented for the Control Panel folder (CSIDL_CONTROLS). If you attempt to call an unimplemented method, a 0x800A01BD (decimal 445) error is raised.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
| Header |
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| IDL |
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