# File Select dialog

The File Select dialog is used to browse the file system for the name of a file.

At the top of the dialog is the Filter field: this controls which directories and files are displayed within the dialog.

The Directories list contains a list of directories which pass the filter. You can selectively browse up and down the directory hierarchy simply by clicking on items within the list.

The Files list contains a list of files (in the directory currently selected within the Directories list) which pass the filter. Note that when you change directory by single-clicking in the Directories list, the Files list is not automatically updated for the new directory: you need to press the Filter button in order to read into the list all matching files. This non-automatic behavior cuts down on expensive file system accesses while you are browsing around the directory structure.

An alternative to pressing the Filter button is to double click when selecting directories: the Files list will be automatically updated.

You can either select the file you want to read from the scrolling list of files, or simply type the name directly into the Selection field.

When you have made your selection, press the OK button to copy your selection into the relevant resource field.

See also:

- Resource Panels and other WorkShop Visual dialogs
- About WorkShop Visual