filter_index() [2/2]

virtual file_dialog & xtd::forms::file_dialog::filter_index ( size_t  value )

virtual

Sets the index of the filter currently selected in the file dialog box.

Parameters

value

A value containing the index of the filter currently selected in the file dialog box. The default value is 1.

Returns

Current file_dialog.

Remarks

Use the filter_index property to set which filtering option is shown first to the user. You can also use the value of filter_index after showing the file dialog to perform special file operations depending upon the filter chosen.

Note

The index value of the first filter entry is 1.