FILES

The FILES statement is used to print a list of files in the current directory using a file specification.

Syntax

FILES [fileSpec$]

Description

• fileSpec$ is a string expression or variable containing a path when required.
• fileSpec$ can use the * and ? wildcard specifications:
  • * denotes one or more wildcard characters in a filename or path specification as any legal file name character(s).
  • ? denotes one wildcard letter in a filename or path specification as any legal filename character.
• If fileSpec$ is omitted, it is assumed to be "*.*" (all files and folders in the current directory).
• Illegal filename characters in QB64 include * > < : " | \ / with any amount of dot extensions being allowed in Windows.
• FILES lists can make the screen roll up. Try using SHELL "DIR" with the /P option. DIR command.
• To get individual directory entries use _FILES$ instead.

Examples

Example 1: Finding a list of all BAS files in the current folder.

FILES "*.BAS"

See also

• _FILES$
• SHELL
• CHDIR, MKDIR
• RMDIR, KILL
• _CWD$, _STARTDIR$
• _FILEEXISTS, _DIREXISTS
• $CONSOLE

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