Plug-in Reference — Messages — EE_GET_DROPPED_FILE

# EE_GET_DROPPED_FILE

Retrieves the most recently dropped file. You can send this message explicitly or use the Editor_GetDroppedFile inline function.

    EE_GET_DROPPED_FILE
    wParam = (WPARAM) (int) nIndex;
    lParam = (LPARAM) (LPWSTR) pszBuf;

## Parameters

nIndex

Specifies the index of the dropped file. A zero-based index should be specified. If -1 is specified, the total number of the dropped files will be returned.

pszBuf

Specifies a buffer that will receive the dropped file name. The buffer size must be at least MAX_PATH in characters. This parameter can be NULL if -1 is specified in nIndex.

## Return Values

The return value is nonzero if the dropped file exists for the specified index. If -1 is specified in nIndex, the return value is the total number of the dropped files.

## Version

Supported on EmEditor Version 8.00 or later.