# Open Bitmap File dialog

The Open Bitmap File dialog is used to add a bitmap file from the file system into the list of X bitmaps known to WorkShop Visual.

At the top of the dialog is the Filter field: this controls which directories and files are displayed within the dialog. Change the value of the filter field if you want to selectively browse the file system.

The Directories list contains a list of directories which pass the filter. You can selectively browse up and down the directory hierarchy 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 from the directories list: an automatic filter is then performed.

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

When you have made your selection, press the OK button to add the file name to the list of X bitmaps.

See also:

- Pixmap selection
- About WorkShop Visual