How do I specify the file extensions when opening a file in Labview?

[Dylan]

When opening a file, the file open dialogue box appears with a drop down box called 'Files of type *.*
I want to only display files of type IPC, and I will create all my files to have this extension.

I have been using this technique in VB for some time, but I cannot find a method of doing this in Labview so far, can anyone help?

[tst]

If you have a path control, you can right click it, select Browse Options and change the pattern. This is also available in the file dialog VI. You can also set this by using a property node.

[becktho]

Use the function "File Dialog" and wire your type to "pattern label".

Hope this helps.

Thomas

[Dylan]

Thanks it does help, it solves it.