PyQt - assign to a button the ability to choose a directory

Question

I am having trouble searching for the method to assign to a Push Button the ability to choose a directory. I found this how to have a directory dialog in Pyqt, but I am still unsure about the method.

For example, I have a push button called new_directory and I have this code self.new_directory.clicked.connect(self.pick_new). What do I need to put into the function pick_new so that when new directory is clicked I can choose a new directory and have this stored in a variable?

Thanks!

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 11 '17 at 10:27

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I think this might help you. With this you can get the directory.

def pick_new():
    dialog = QtGui.QFileDialog()
    folder_path = dialog.getExistingDirectory(None, "Select Folder")
    return folder_path

answered Jan 11 '17 at 10:27

Rajiv Sharma

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Thanks. Was using PyQt5 so I had to make a small adjustment to QtWidgets. Much appreciated! – jim mako Jan 11 '17 at 11:06

PyQt - assign to a button the ability to choose a directory

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