In this installment, I’m combining 2 earlier ListBox samples to make a Mini eMail Address Book. However, this example is a very basic one with no categories and no annotations for each item.

Most important thing at this stage is to understand how to Import Text File Items into ListBox & to Export ListBox Items into Text File. The same basic function is used in Web Bookmarks, File Cataloger, MP3 Playlist, Photo Album, SlideShow App and etc.

I’ve also included some other functions, namely:
-> Edit or Delete Any Selected Item
-> Clear Listed Items
-> Sort Listed Items
-> Activate ListBox Double-Click Function to Open Default Email Software

ListBox & Text File Interactions

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I’m fulfilling a promise made to Lukas that I would post an example on how to Load ListBox Text & Data from a Text File. This will also help others who need this reference.

In this example, I’m not using the popular Delimited Function. The function looks daunting to some friends who are starting out with AMS. Instead, I’m using the following powerful Actions, yet very simple to use:
> TextFile.ReadToTable
> String.Find, String.Mid and String.Left

With only a few short lines of scripts, the task is done. Read CSV File, pass the Text & Data accurately to a ListBox.

I’ve also added 2 very useful ListBox features to this example :
1. Select an Item in the ListBox, a Label Object will show the Data
2. Double-Click an Item in the ListBox, a Webbrowser will open.

Load ListBox Text & Data from a Text File

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This example extends the previous example with an “active” ListBox.

> ListBox OnSelect will read a TextFile and fill the content into a Paragraph

> ListBox OnDoubleClick will open a Dialog Box containing Text and Image.

> Only 1 Dialog Box is used and will pull items on the fly.

Screen Shot : Combo to Active Listbox

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This example shows how to fill Text and Data into a List Box when a selection is made on a Combo Box.

Screen Shot : Combo Box to List Box

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