Include/Exlude word(s) from a txt/array

[johnmcloud]

Hi guys,

I'm usign by a bit of time, very useful, I can include/exclude file extensions/folder or select subfolder, and many other. I have this situation now:

I want to select example .txt files but i want to exlude the word(s) "time" and "sea" from the filename

Example of the basic array:

C:TestMoon.txt
C:TestEarth.txt
C:TestEarth_is_my_time.txt
C:TestSea_on_the_moon.txt

Result without the word(s) "time" and "sea" will be:

C:TestMoon.txt
C:TestEarth.txt

In the same way, example i will only include the word(s) "time" and "sea", the result will be:

C:TestEarth_is_my_time.txt
C:TestSea_on_the_moon.txt

I don't know if this can be do directy on the array, anyway i can save the array on a .txt and then include/remove the word(s). I'll create a GUI for this, but i don't have problem with the gui creation.

Some advice?

Thanks

Edited May 25, 2012 by johnmcloud

[someone]

You can definitely accomplish what you are trying to do, this is how I would do it, (code is written on the fly but you will get the idea)

For $i = UBound($array) - 1 to 1 Step -1

If StringInStr($array[$i], "time") Then

_ArrayDelete($array, $i)

EndIf

If StringInStr($array[$i], "sea") Then

_ArrayDelete($array, $i)

EndIf

Next

_ArrayDisplay($array)

Code could be optimized but you will get the idea. Step through the array BACKWARDS, so when you delete an element you don't have to worry about adjusting the amount of times the loop runs (change it to going forwards and you'll see what I mean).

[Melba23]

johnmcloud,

The UDF will do it directly - just use the various parameters to define the files you want to include/exclude.

This script works as you require when I use your posted filenames:

#include <array.au3>
#include <recfilelisttoarray.au3>

; Exclude "time" and "sea"
$aArray = _RecFileListToArray("Your_Path", "*.txt", 1, 0, 0, 1, "*time*.txt;*sea*.txt")

_ArrayDisplay($aArray)

; Only show "time" and "sea"
$aArray = _RecFileListToArray("Your_Path", "*time*.txt;*sea*.txt", 1)

_ArrayDisplay($aArray)

M23

Edited May 25, 2012 by Melba23
Wrong button too soon!

[johnmcloud]

Thanks Melba, i'll check it out

[johnmcloud]

Melba i have problem with "Include only..."

For "Exclude" i have make this:

$List = _RecFileListToArray($Folder, $FileType, 1, $SubFolder, 0, 2, GUICtrlRead($Input), "")

And work.

For "include only" this not work:

$List = _RecFileListToArray($Folder, GUICtrlRead($Input), 1, $SubFolder, 0, 2, "", "")

Give me error for the array. Where i need to add the $SubFolder variable and have the full path? I have the same parameter of "Exclude", i don't know where i'm doing wrong.

Thanks

Edited May 25, 2012 by johnmcloud

[Melba23]

johnmcloud,

How about some explanation of the folder structure you are trying to parse and the sort of things you expect to find in the $Input control? And you are using a variable $SubFolder where I would expect to see an integer defining the type of recursion you want the UDF to use - what is this variable?

I am very willing to help, but I need some information to work on!

M23