Set OpenFileDialog to default to Thumbnail view

Question

I'm using the OpenFileDialog class so a user can select an image file. I'd like to default the dialog to Thumbnail view mode. Unfortunately the class doesn't have any way to set a default view mode.

Other than creating my own custom dialog (which I may have to do), is there a way to achieve my goal?

Answer 1

This code project article is what i used a while ago to extend the OFD and SFD, it also links to some other articles which have more detailed explanations

Extend Open and Save File Dialogs
More in depth article