How do I choose file using File Chooser?

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- zedissimo
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Hello, I want to create system to save and load save from file. Save part works fine, but I cant load saved save file back and read it.

File choose dialog is just not activating.

I tried to use File System but it was not a good idea

1) How do I choose file using File Chooser?

2) How can I load file from specific location without asking user for location? For example: save to Documents/GameName/savefile.json

Here is my C3P file

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6h62kxony766dvqr7yb7f/Save-and-Load-to-File-01.c3p?rlkey=tji1w4vmtczcugfpgg1mzdihy&st=8pauybnr&dl=0
- Ashley Construct Team Founder
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1) How do I choose file using File Chooser?

Your project does not work because there is no File Chooser instance on the layout, so there isn't one to activate. Place an instance off-screen for the 'Load' button to actually show a picker.

2) How can I load file from specific location without asking user for location? For example: save to Documents/GameName/savefile.json

The File System plugin can do that, but only in desktop exports. See the File System manual entry.
- dop2000
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You need to put the FileChooser object on the layout - it can be outside of the visible area.

In "On changed" event use "AJAX request FileChooser.FileURLAt(0)" to read the file.
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- zedissimo
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Thank you Ashley and dop2000! Now save file can be loaded