IShellLibrary::GetFolderType method (shobjidl_core.h)

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02/22/2024

Gets the library's folder type.

Syntax

HRESULT GetFolderType(
  [out] FOLDERTYPEID *pftid
);

Parameters

[out] pftid

Type: FOLDERTYPEID*

The view template that is applied to a folder, usually based on its intended use and contents.

Return value

Type: HRESULT

If this method succeeds, it returns S_OK. Otherwise, it returns an HRESULT error code.

Remarks

The folder type determines the default view template that is used by the folder. A view template specifies the columns and details that appear by default in the Windows Explorer view of the folder.

FOLDERTYPEID values are GUID values that are defined in shlguid.h.

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows 7 [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2008 R2 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	shobjidl_core.h (include Shobjidl.h)