filtering for one type with multiple extensions

[Glen Boyd]

Hi Richard,

Richard Gaskin wrote:
> I need to filter a file selection dialog for multiple extensions for the 
> same type.  For example, MPEGs can be either "*.mpg" or "*.mpeg".
> 
> I know how to list them separately, but how do I make one entry which 
> will filter for MPEGs ending in both ".mpg" and ".mpeg"?

I just did a quick test using "ask file" with a filter defined like this:

	"Choices,*.c1;*.c2"

and it appears to produce the result you are after.

regards

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Glen Boyd		<glenb at napier.govt.nz>
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