File Explorer Tool Window
The File Explorer Tool Window integrates the document view with the file system and helps navigating and searching for files.
See http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/760603/A-WPF-File-ListView-and-ComboBox-Version-II for more details.
The File Explorer Tool Window has a Combobox path, -File ListView, and Folder Browser control
The file explorer tool window contains a:
- folder combobox
- button bar
- filter list view and
- file listview with context menu
The Filter Drop Down can be used to filter the currently listed files and enter new filters with custom filter pattern
The Folder Drop Down can be used to navigate to a different drive or a recent folder location (last 2 folders in screenshot)
The file list view lists files and folders with hyperlink controls (1 click to open file). Only single selection is currently supported. Each list item has a context menu and can also be opened via double click in a non-hyperlink area.
The currently viewed path can be synchronized with the path of the current document.
The list view can be used for viewing file system items with and without folders.
The list view can be used for viewing file system items with and without hidden items.
The list view can be used for viewing file system items with and without icons.