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The GetFile(opts) calling sequence displays a file dialog that allows the user to choose a file. The value returned is the string corresponding to the chosen file. If a file is not selected, an exception is raised.

The GetFile sample Maplet worksheet describes how to write a Maplet application that behaves similarly to this routine by using the Maplets[Elements] package.

The opts argument can contain one or more of the following equations that set Maplet application options.

approvecaption =string or symbol

The text that appears on the button that is clicked to select the file. By default, the value is Open.

filefilter =string or symbol

The extension of the files that display. By default, the value is "*", that is, all files are shown. It can also be used with other extensions, for example, "mws", "m", or "mpl".

filterdescription =string or symbol

A description of the filefilter. By default, the value is the value of the option filefilter.

title =string or symbol

Specifies the Maplet application title. By default, the title is Get File.

$\mathrm{with}\left(\mathrm{Maplets}\left[\mathrm{Examples}\right]\right)\:$

$\mathrm{GetFile}\left('\mathrm{title}'=''Get\; File''\right)$

$''/user/maple/maple.lib''$