Dir$ Function

Syntax

Dir[$]([Pattern$][, AttribMask])

Group

File

Description

Scan a directory for the first file matching Pattern$.

Sandbox

Sandbox mode blocks this function.

Parameters Description

Pattern$ This string value is the path and name of the file search pattern. If this is omitted then continue scanning with the previous pattern. Each macro has its own independent search. A path relative to the current directory can be used.

AttribMask This numeric value controls which files are found. A file with an attribute that matches will be found.

See Also

GetAttr( )

Sub Main
    F$ = Dir$("*.*")
    While F$ <> ""
        Debug.Print F$
        F$ = Dir$()
    Wend
End Sub

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Parameters	Description
Pattern$	This string value is the path and name of the file search pattern. If this is omitted then continue scanning with the previous pattern. Each macro has its own independent search. A path relative to the current directory can be used.
AttribMask	This numeric value controls which files are found. A file with an attribute that matches will be found.