This sample shows how to use a COM-based API to in a Windows application to display the Open dialog box.
cpp
windows
windows-api-win32
Open Dialog Box sample
This sample shows how to use a COM-based API to in a Windows application to display the Open dialog box. The sample provides several variations that demonstrate different ways of using COM. For more information about the sample, see this article.
Requirements
Client: Windows 8.x or later
Server: Windows Server 2016 or later
Visual Studio 2019
Build the sample
Start Visual Studio and select File > Open > Project/Solution.
Go to the directory named for the sample, and double-click the solution (.sln) file.
Press F7 or use Build /> Build Solution to build the sample.
Run the sample
To debug the app and then run it, press F5 or use Debug > Start Debugging. To run the app without debugging, press Ctrl+F5 or use Debug > Start Without Debugging.