DIR function

[kenndot]

When I issue this:

DIR myPath

I get all the attributes of each file, datetime, size, etc...

but when i issue this:
dir *.ZIP

I only get the filename. I am looking in the MSDN and am following that, I don't see anywhere that it says that it only returns the name if you issue a specific filetype. Anyone know if there's a setting I'm not using to get these results?

Thanks

 

[DarrenWard]

The DIR command is used to return information on FocPro data files, to receive information on other types of files use the ADIR() command.

Darren

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[Mike Lewis]

Kenndot,

DIR works differently, depending on whether you call it from within VFP or from the DOS prompt.

What exactly are you trying to achieve? We might be able to suggest the best way to go about it.

Mike


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[kenndot]

darren, that was exactly what i needed, thank you i didn't see that function