Search Folder Sample
Demonstrates how to create a search with query constraints using the Shell programming model.
This topic contains the following sections.
- Description
- Requirements
- Downloading the Sample
- Building the Sample
- Running the Sample
Description
This sample shows how to create a constrained search by using the ISearchFolderItemFactory interface to construct a folder Shell item (a container) that represents the query. The results are displayed using the file open dialog.
Requirements
| Product | Minimum Product Version |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows Vista |
| Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) | 7.0 |
For additional requirements, see the Readme file included with the sample.
Downloading the Sample
This sample is available in the following locations.
| Location | Path URL |
|---|---|
| Code Gallery | Windows Shell Application Samples on Code Gallery |
| Windows 7 SDK | Download Windows 7 SDK |
In the case of the Windows SDK, once you have downloaded and installed it, you will find the samples in the installed directory. For example, use of the default installation path for the Windows 7 SDK results in the samples being placed under C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0\Samples\.
Building the Sample
For instructions about how to build the sample, see the Readme file included with the sample.
Running the Sample
For instructions about how to build the sample, see the Readme file included with the sample.