Thread: searching files in directory

  1. 10-04-2001 #1
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    Thumbs down searching files in directory

    i need to search directory for files of specific type, for example txt files, and i need to search it alphabetically.
    i tried to use FindFirstFile() and FindNextFile() (or so...oh my memory ), and it work somewhat...strange it created list like:

    (file) a, b, c, u, v, z, o, p etc,

    not alphabetical one and i couldn't figure out what kind of sort was it if any. I tried FindFirstFileEx() with some enhanced abilities too, but without change. Am i using wrong functions/parameters or what? please if anybody has experience with things like this, let me know about any way to do it...
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    Right routines. What was in the directory you were logging and what did you specify as your filemask to search for?
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    The FindFirstFile etc. functions does not sort the files. You have to sort them yourself.
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    the mask was exactly "*.gif" and it was an ordinary directory in disk like "e:\pics\gifs\"...(and full of gifs - about 200 )

    I need some function to browse specific files in directory alphabetically. If not FindFirst and co., then what? I want to know if there is some support in api for things like this...
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    You are using the right API()'s. I just hacked up a little program. I think you'll find it returns the files in the creation date/time order.

    If you want them sorted alphabetically, I guess you'll have to sort as gliptic has indeed already suggested.
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  6. 10-05-2001 #6
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    i decided to create list of files in directory i'm interested in after all, it will probably be slower, but at least it will do what i need it to do
    Thank you anyway...
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