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File Dialogs

File dialogs allow users to open and save spreadsheet files.

Use the AllowedFileExtensions property to specify which file extensions should be displayed in the open and save dialogs.

<dx:ASPxSpreadsheet ID="Spreadsheet" runat="server">
    <SettingsDocumentSelector>
        <CommonSettings AllowedFileExtensions=".xlsb, .xlsx" />
    </SettingsDocumentSelector>
</dx:ASPxSpreadsheet>

Open spreadsheet file (Document Selector)

This dialog allows an end-user to browse server folders and select a file to open. An end-user can also upload files from his/her client computer, and then open the uploaded file in the Spreadsheet. The dialog settings can be customized using the ASPxSpreadsheet.SettingsDocumentSelector property.

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Because the ASPxFileManager control is integrated into the Open spreadsheet file dialog, all file/folder management, access control, and upload capabilities are available to you out-of-the-box.

Save spreadsheet file as

This dialog prompts an end-user to save a file in the predefined location specifying the file name or download a copy of the file.

SaveFileAs-dialog-1.png

Select Destination Folder or File

This dialog is a useful addition to the Save spreadsheet file as dialog, allowing end-users to manage the save operation destination with a point-and-click UI, rather than typing names manually. This dialog can be invoked using a specific edit button that is displayed within the Save spreadsheet file as dialog by default.

SaveFileAs-dialog-2.png