Customize common file open/save dialogs

[Guest]

Does anyone know how to customize the standard file open/save dialogs using
C# or VB.NET? Specifically, I would like to:

1. Add a couple buttons in the toolbar along the top, next to the "Create
New Folder" and "View" buttons.
2. Hook into dialog events such as when the dialog is closed and what
file(s) were selected.

This should work for all applications that use the common dialogs, not just
my applications.

I've seen some applications (such as HandyFolders) do this, so I know it's
at least possible in Win32. Even C++ code would be better than nothing,
though .NET is preferred.

Thank you!

 

[Guest]

Since the OpenFileDialog and SaveFileDialog forms are Non-inheritable,
unfortunately if you want your own custom versions of these, you will have to
create them from scratch.

 

[Guest]

Sorry, I just re-read your question and it looks like you want to change the
windows environment to use your new custom form INSTEAD of the standard for
EVERY application that makes that call. Sorry, I can't help you with that
unfortunately.