# Helmut Choose Dialog Action

The "Helmut Choose Dialog Action" node enables users to select a file or folder within Helmut4. This selection can include a single file or folder, which will then be passed to subsequent nodes.

The node allows customization of the selection field with a default title text. Additionally, it incorporates a timeout mechanism; if the specified timeout period expires without user input, the node will fail.

Based on the user's interaction—either providing a file/folder path or declining the input—the node generates a response. This response is accessible via the wildcards {stream.last\_result} or {node.result.?} and contains the user's input or the action's outcome, supporting further processing within the Helmut4 environment.

<figure><img src="/files/8XJw88wcHaqW4o5o61Gj" alt="" width="355"><figcaption><p>Helmut Choose Dialog Action</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
This node is not intended to serve as a substitute for a web-based finder or explorer.

Its purpose is to provide a simple way to select a file or folder for use in a workflow, rather than to locate an asset within an unstructured environment.

For navigating complex folder structures with many files, a dedicated finder or explorer is recommended.

**Please note that when using this node in any FX stream, the 60-second timeout may terminate the stream if the navigation and search process takes too long.**
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/Y73mKgdonuhfrx86v6nh" alt=""><figcaption><p>Helmut Choose Dialog Action Interface</p></figcaption></figure>


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