Thread: JFileChooser.showOpenFileDialog()

JFileChooser fchsr=new JFileCbooser();

In the above show...Dialog() call, 'file type' combo box is still shown even
flchsr.setFileSelectionMode(JFileChooser.DIRECTORI ES_ONLY) is called.
Since only a folder is sought, 'file type' combo is irrelevant, right?
I was looking for a method to either set the combo null, or disabled but can't identify the combo...
n=flchsr.getComponentCount() reports 3. So for each Component, 0 to 2, I try to identify what it is by
Component cmp; String nm; Point pt; boolean on;
cmp=flchsr.getComponent(0 to 2);
nm=cmp.getName();
on=com.isShowing();
pt=cmp.getLocation();
Then nm=null, on=false, and pt.x=pt.y=0 for all reported component...

So how can I drop or disable 'file type' in the dialog? Any input, suggestion is greatly appreciated.
(I don't want to write a custom dialog since this Java-provided one is already available, you know.)

It seems like you're facing a challenge in customizing the behavior of the file type combo box in the JFileChooser dialog. While the setFileSelectionMode() method is intended to limit the selection to directories only, the file type combo box remains visible, which might be irrelevant in this context.

Unfortunately, directly accessing or modifying the file type combo box within the JFileChooser dialog is not officially supported by the Java API. The components inside the JFileChooser dialog might not be easily accessible or modifiable using standard methods.

However, there might be a workaround you could consider. You could potentially subclass JFileChooser and override certain methods to customize its behavior. For instance, you might override the createDialog() method to intercept the creation of the dialog and make modifications to its components before it is displayed.

Alternatively, you could explore third-party libraries or frameworks that provide more extensive customization options for file chooser dialogs.

While it's understandable that you prefer to utilize the Java-provided dialog, sometimes customizing its behavior might require more advanced techniques beyond the standard API. If you're open to it, creating a custom dialog might be the most straightforward solution to achieve the exact behavior you desire.

I hope this provides some insight into your issue, and I wish you the best of luck in finding a suitable solution! If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask.

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If it's not too late, this is what I have used, you can set the line fileChooser.setFileSelectionMode(DIRECTORIES); to filter for folders, or fileChooser.setFileSelectionMode(JFileChooser.FILE S_AND_DIRECTORIES); for both. Also notice that I filter for ".png" files only, so you have a choice there. I normally I put this in a small window with a frame and a panel with OK and Close Button, that way I have control over the cosmetics. In my case a click on OK, the window closes and returns a filename, or if you modify it the folder.

JFileChooser fileChooser = new JFileChooser(System.getProperty("user.dir"));
fileChooser.setFileSelectionMode(JFileChooser.FILES_AND_DIRECTORIES);
fileChooser.setAcceptAllFileFilterUsed(false);
fileChooser.addChoosableFileFilter(new javax.swing.filechooser.FileFilter() {
	@Override
	public boolean accept(File f) {
		return f.isDirectory() || f.getName().toLowerCase().endsWith(".png");
	}
 
	@Override
	public String getDescription() {
		return "Directories and PNG files";
	}
});
 
fileChooser.addActionListener(new ActionListener() {
	@Override
	public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
		if (JFileChooser.APPROVE_SELECTION.equals(e.getActionCommand())) {
			File selectedFile = fileChooser.getSelectedFile();
			if (selectedFile != null && selectedFile.isFile()) {
				fileName = selectedFile.getAbsolutePath();
				filenameField.setText(fileName);
				if (!fileName.isEmpty() && new File(fileName).exists()) {
					try {
					// do whatever                                }
			} else if (selectedFile != null && selectedFile.isDirectory()) {
				fileChooser.setCurrentDirectory(selectedFile);
			}
		}
		fileFrame.dispose();
	}
});

hope that helps someone.