file list and list box problem

djkno3

I have a problem displaying an array of files in a listbox my code for the array is: string[] files = openFileDlg.FileNames; and I looked up the bestway to add multiple files to a listbox and came up with this: lstFiles.Items.AddRange(files); the problem is that my last file when added this way is lost. I also tried setting the datasource to files: lstFiles.DataSource = files; but that did not work either. And forced redraw and reinitilization of the list box evertime my OpenFileDialog was called. My problem I think has to do with improper indexing of files... I say this because I cannot select one file and have it display (it comes up blank) but if I try to open it again it is there. So once my files array first becomes initilized it works. I'm sorry if this question has been asked before but it's late and I have been searching the newsgroups and MSDN and just can't seem to find the answer... Thanks for your help

David Stone

Freaky. Just as a matter of course...are you sure you clicked the OK button? It is, after all, late...right? ;)(Not here. It's only 3:30 PM) But that's wierd. 'Cause I've written the same code before and it's always worked for me. :~ [edit]Actually, I just did: fileList.Items.AddRange(fileDialog.FileNames);[/edit]

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djkno3

I figured it out... It was about 12:30 am when I posted my question and I will use the lateness of that as an excuse :-D The answer? I have my listbox contained by a panel... The panel was expanded the entire top of the app (eg. under the title bar) so guess what when I set the docking on the listbox to fill... Yep it cut off the top line of my files... Do I ever feel dumb now:rolleyes:

David Stone

djkno3 wrote: Do I ever feel dumb now Don't. We all suffer from this type of stuff. BTW, welcome to CP. :-D

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