Sub Directories

[Jack Kramer]

Using PB 3.5, Win 98 and running my program in a dos box.

I'm in a directory, let's say c:\junk and it might have several
subdirectories such as c:\junk\data1 & c:\junk\data2 & etc
I want to know if there are any c:\junk subdirectories and
if there are what are their names.

I am currently using the SHELL "DIR c:\junk\*. >scratch.txt".
Take 'scratch.txt' apart and look for directory names.
It's ok, but it's not nice and clean.

Any suggested code or point me in the right direction would
be appreciated.

Jack Kramer


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[Mel Bishop]

Try this:

te$ = dir$(*.*,16)  '16 = subdirectories (folders)
do until te$ = ""
incr i
a$(i) = te$
te$ = dir$
loop

This will pickup the 8.3 short file names. PB/DOS can't digest
LFN's although there is code posted that will allow you to do
so.

It's been a while since I used this. I can't remember if this
also picks up regular files.


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[Jack Kramer]

Thanks, works just great and simple too.

Jack




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