How to change directory on File Search

[dfound]

Hi, Iam trying to search files in an entire drivebut I can't get the thing right.Iam using TurboC++. Now, I tried findfirst(),findnext() but it only shows files in current directory.Then I used chdir() command to change directory but the problem is I can't find an effective way to change directories.Please help me.......... :-)

[macklin01]

Hmm,

In part, I think you need to interact with the operating system to get that kind of information. In windows, that means win32 calls. TurboC++ may have specific functions to help with that, but because it's not standard C++, I can't be of much help to you on that end. However, I'd recommend digging around MS's site for win32 API calls to get directory listings.

Good luck -- Paul

[dfound]

Thanks......

[AdrianH]

Hi, Iam trying to search files in an entire drivebut I can't get the thing right.Iam using TurboC++. Now, I tried findfirst(),findnext() but it only shows files in current directory.Then I used chdir() command to change directory but the problem is I can't find an effective way to change directories.Please help me.......... :-)

Hmm, I'mn not familiar with these functions, but assuming that these functions are like FindFirstFile() & FindNextFile(), why not try using chdir() and passing the directory name into findfirst().

If these are not similar, you may need to switch over to use FindFirstFile() FindNextFile() instead.


Adian

[dfound]

Hmm, I'mn not familiar with these functions, but assuming that these functions are like FindFirstFile() & FindNextFile(), why not try using chdir() and passing the directory name into findfirst().

If these are not similar, you may need to switch over to use FindFirstFile() FindNextFile() instead.


Adian

Can You please illustrate with an example of this function

[AdrianH]

Can You please illustrate with an example of this function

Yeah, see the MSDN documentation here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa364418.aspx

Hope this helps.


Adrian