GetDocumentsFolderFileList ( folderName )

Gets List of File Paths for Files in a Folder within the Documents Directory

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Justin Hesser - Show more from this author Kyo Logic LLC https://kyologic.com

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This function pulls the list of files in a folder within the computer's Documents Directory. This list can then be used to insert the files from that folder into container fields.

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		Pierre von Kaenel Feb 25, 2022
Maybe I'm missing some detail, but in testing this cf, I entered a folder name in my Documents folder (Mac) put in quotes. I use this to assign its return text value to a field in my test DB. When run, it freezes FM 19 every time. I need to do a Force Quit to exit the app.

		Pierre von Kaenel Feb 25, 2022
The same happens if I try assigning the return value to a variable. I even used a different folder in my Documents folder. Same result.

		Justin Hesser, Kyo Logic LLC Feb 25, 2022
It is most likely caused by your Documents folder having more than 30,000 character's worth of File Names. The custom function first runs the Get (DocumentsPathListing), which pulls in the names of all of the files in your Documents Folder.

		Pierre von Kaenel Feb 25, 2022
The same happens if I try assigning the return value to a variable. I even used a different folder in my Documents folder. Same result.

		Pierre von Kaenel Feb 25, 2022
When you say 30,000 - is that file names just in the home Documents folder or does it include all files in all subfolders? Ps: forgive the repost above, I just refreshed the page and that seems to have reposted my second post.

		Justin Hesser, Kyo Logic LLC Feb 25, 2022
It is most likely caused by your Documents folder having more than 30,000 character's worth of File Names. The custom function first runs the Get (DocumentsPathListing), which pulls in the names of all of the files in your Documents Folder.

		Justin Hesser, Kyo Logic LLC Feb 25, 2022
It takes in all files on the Documents folder, including those in subfolders.

		Pierre von Kaenel Feb 25, 2022
I have 215 folders and documents in the home Documents folder, so those would not add up to 30,000 chars. If the figure includes subfolders and their nested files, then maybe over 30,000.

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