Know IDataObject's target

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Hi all!
I have an IDataObject which deals with retrieving files from another machine
and then moving them to the target specified by Explorer. I specify only
CF_HDROP as supported clipboard format. I copy the files to the temporary
directory and then let Explorer move them by specifying the target directory
- i.e. an Explorer window!
Is there a way to know what is the target folder, i.e. the one receiving the
'drop' or 'paste' event? In this way, I could move the files to a temporary
folder but on the actual target drive, thus saving some time when Explorer
moves the files to the target folder!
Thank you for your help!
 
tilluf said:
Please... isn't there anyone who knows at least WHETHER it's possible or
not?
:(
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Since the drop target may not correspond to a local directory, it's unlikely
that any standardized method exists for getting the drop directory.
Remember you have to deal with Web Folders, CD writing, network shares,
compressed archives, third-party namespace extensions such as backup
programs, etc. And that's all assuming that the user dropped the file on
explorer and there even is a PIDL for the target. But other applications
can accept shell drag&drop as well.
 
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