function module f4_filename

[Former Member]

what is the purpose of function module 'F4_FILENAME' . and how to use it . please answer my questio n .

[Former Member]

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Edited by: Julius Bussche on Sep 24, 2008 12:56 PM

[Former Member]

Hi,

The actual purpose of this Fm is to be able to open a file select dialog box (whose default location is exported using the field_name parameter), whereby you may choose a specific file from your local system and returns with the absolute address of the selected file as an importing parameter to the calling program.

eg:

CALL FUNCTION 'F4_FILENAME'

    EXPORTING

      program_name  = sy-repid

      dynpro_number = sy-dynnr

      field_name    =  <set the default folder in the file select dialog box >

    IMPORTING

      file_name     = p_file_name.

ENDFORM.     

Note: now p_file_name will contain the absolute address of the selected file which we may use in any way in our programs.

[FredericGirod]

Hi,

I put this function in an event on a parameter for a filename to help a user to find the location in the computer

Fred    

[Former Member]

You can use this fm for a windows-help of a field-file