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How to Specify (Delimit) a List of Files

Keywords: file delimiters  list of files 

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Question:

How do I delimit a list of files in a list?

Answer:

To delimit items in a list:

	size = filesize("C:\iexplore\cache\*.*|C:\iexplore\*.dat|C:\iexplore\globhist.htm") 

or, another example:

	list=FileItemize("P*.CFR|P*.WOR|P*.TRF")

No spaces. No commas. Use vertical bars to delimit items in the list.

The file functions that can accept a list of files or wildcards need *some* kind of delimiter between the files/wildcards.

1. In 16 bit WinBatch it uses either spaces or the | character.

2. In 32 bit WinBatch it accepts tabs or the | character.

If you are using 32 bit WinBatch, spaces will not work as they can get confused with long file names with spaces in them.

In the context of a list of files, the | character is a mere delimiter and not a OR.

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Article ID:   W13230

Filename:   Delimit a List of Files.txt

File Created: 1999:04:15:16:52:38

Last Updated: 1999:04:15:16:52:38