How do I pull random filenames from a folder

[sshrum]

I killed the original thread due to thinking it may confuse everyone.

FYI: I'm building a automatic iPod Shuffle fill app.

Given a specific local path ($source), I want to select certain files (*.mp3,*.aac,*.m4p,*.m4a,*.m4b,*.wav) and then randomly select them to move to a defined path on the iPod ($destination). There'll be a total size quota that will tell the script when it has transfered enough to stop ($quota).

The key here is: random files of specific types until a quote size is met.

I've never dealt with files within AutoIT in this manner before and am not sure if this is the best way to go. Anyone have an idea or can help me with this, please let me know.

In the meantime, I'll keep looking.

TIA

[jdickens]

Depending on how many possible files there are, you could give them each a place in an array (there's a filesearch fn or something) (place their path and filename as a string), and pick a random index of the array (there's a random fn). Don't want duplicates? Some more code there.

Let me know if you are still working on this. If so, I could help. It sounds kindof interesting.

J

[sshrum]

Sure am and help is always welcome.

Shuffler homepage

Take a look

Documentation, code, design (semi-)flow, etc is all there.

I still need to do the random file selection back to the DAP but most of the other stuff is done.

[sshrum]

I figured it out! - Thread resolved

BTW: MTG ROCKS!

Edited April 17, 2005 by sshrum

[Stumpii]

Man, your program is the best. Just what I was looking for. Thank you.