do you know the OpenFileDialog class? Check https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.windows.forms.openfiledialog%28v=vs.110%29.aspx

include a "using System.IO" and use Path from it - quick example:

            OpenFileDialog ofd = new OpenFileDialog();
            DialogResult dr = ofd.ShowDialog();
            string filename = "";
            string directory = "";
            if (dr == DialogResult.OK)
            {
                filename = Path.GetFileName(ofd.FileName);
                directory = Path.GetDirectoryName(ofd.FileName);
            }

i am familiar with OpenFileDialog  class.

I want to select File and Folder from Dialog box. OpenFileDialog box not allowed to select folder.

I am not sure to understand. The OpenFileDialog let you pick a folder and then a file from that folder no? See the attached image.
OpenFileDialog.PNG

thanks d_york.

i understand i need to design this type of dialog box.

do you know this type of dialogbox (file and folder select functionality) available in free ?

thanks for reply.

So the file you select is not related to the selected folder. Right?

This is a specific need and you will need to create your own dialog.

I have some code that creates the folders structure in a treeview: http://emoreau.com/Entries/Articles/2006/03/Folders-synchronization-using-the-SystemIO-namespace.aspx

I do not know of any free control that provides that functionality.

that suggested comment is not providing a solution for this question!

the solution (building a custom dialog to show folders) is available from https:#40680329