[Now Supported on Windows NT]
Changes the selection state of one or more items within the shell view window.
HRESULT SelectItem(
| LPCITEMIDLIST pidlItem, | // Points to item ID list |
| UINT uFlags | // Specifies the selection state |
| ); |
Parameters
pidlItem
Pointer to the item ID list. If this parameter is NULL and uFlags is SVSI_DESELECTOTHERS, all items should be deselected.
uFlags
Flag specifying what type of selection to apply. This parameter can be one of the following values:
| Value | Meaning |
| SVSI_DESELECT | Deselect the specified item. |
| SVSI_DESELECTOTHERS | If pidlItem is NULL, deselect all items. |
| SVSI_EDIT | Put the pidlItem in edit mode. |
| SVSI_ENSUREVISIBLE | Ensure the item is displayed on the screen. |
| SVSI_FOCUSED | The item should be given the focus. |
| SVSI_SELECT | The item should be selected. |
Return Values
Returns NOERROR if successful or an OLE-defined error value otherwise.
Remarks
This method is used to implement functionality in the Explorer.
Notes to Implementors
SelectItem is used to implement the File Target command of the shell shortcut property sheet.
See Also