ActiveExplorer Method

Applies To

Application object.

Description

Returns the topmost Explorer object on the desktop. If no explorer is active, returns Nothing. Use this method to return the Explorer object the user is most likely viewing. This method is also useful for determining when there is no active explorer, so a new one can be opened.

Syntax

expression.ActiveExplorer

expression An expression that returns an Application object.

See Also

ActiveInspector method, GetExplorer method.

Example

This example demonstrates how to obtain an Explorer object for use, preferably getting the user's active explorer, but creating a new one for myFolder if there isn't already one on the desktop.

Set myExplorer = myOlApp.ActiveExplorer
If TypeName(myExplorer) = "Nothing" Then
    Set myExplorer = myFolder.GetExplorer
End If