Roman Black wrote: > > > > Another MS thing on the subject (really usefull one): > > FileSystemObject from Microsoft Scripting Runtime > > Library(Scrrun.dll). Can be referenced almost from > > anything: Visual Studio, Office, any of hundreds of > > software environments with built-in VBA such as Corels, > > AutoCad and so on. > > I have a small dos program I wrote years ago, it keeps > a data file which lists every file and directory on my > PC. It finds ANY file (from total over 30,000 files) in > about 100mS. I use it constantly! :o) > -Roman > Once, I used FileSystemObject for converting approx 25,000 pictures in one of Corel Draw formats to .wmf. I did it by launching Corel Draw from MS Excel using Automation. Then recursively moved through folders, making Corel convert current file and store it in a mirror directory structure. How about doing this sort of thing by a a small dos program? Mike. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu