Directory contents in C....

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to return all the file names of a specified directory into an array. I just wanna write up a simple copy program, but I need the file names of the files in the dir....I'm using C....If anyOne can Help, I'd appreciate it...

well if you are using visual C++ then this is the function you want

long _findfirst( char *filespec, struct _finddata_t *fileinfo );

Provides information about the first instance of a filename that matches the file specified in the filespec argument.

for the filespec parameter you can pass it "*.*" to find files. Read up on microcraps documentaion on it and you will figure it all out.
also as a side note......you will have to set up a loop kinda like this...

Code:

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long FileHandle = 0;
_finddata_t FileData;  //Structure to stores file data.

/* Not sure what is in FileData right now. all I know is that it
    doesn't contain the data I want. */
FileHandle = _findfirst("*.*",&FileData); 

if(FileHandle != -1)
{
    int Result = 0,
    FileCount = 0; 
     
    /* Same with this one.
    Result = _findnext(FileHandle,&FileData);   
 
    /* This Filedata has the first file in the Directory now. 
    Result = _findnext(FileHandle,&FileData);
    while(Result == 0)
    {
        /* Do other stuff*/
        /* Get next file. If no more files, result == -1 */
        Result = _findnext(FileHandle,&FileData);
    }
}

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Hope this helps ya somewhat. If all else fails check mocrocraps help documents or borlands depending on your compiler.

If you are using DOS i suggest you take a look at the program FileLister at AcmeSofties
http://www.geocities.com/acmesofties
in the disc and file section.
Deepak
[email protected]

Take a look at the program FileLister in the Disc anf File section of AcmeSofties
http://www.geocities.com/acmesofties
Deepak
[email protected]

thanks guys, I'm sure one of those will work, I just have to sit down and apply it.....gotta go to work now!