reading directories?

[EvilKris]

Is there anyway in Flash (perhaps using a bit of php?) to;

a)Read through a given directory for images until the last image is reached.
b)Convert those images into thumbnail buttons, or mc's that you can 'drag and drop'?

[renderhjs]

windows batch file method (no php, asp, or whatever server tools needed):
http://board.flashkit.com/board/show...91&postcount=7

otherwise propably php,- would be nice if someone posted a nice smal php script that returns flash a xml that includes the files and folders of the requested folder, like:
fileList.php?dir=images/thumbnails

right now most of my works are manual edited and created xml files because that works fastest for me from development time. Like when creating an editor I create a xml file that contains the most recent files I worked with.

[EvilKris]

Well there is

http://www.flash-creations.com/notes...eadfromdir.php

Not suitable for my purposes, but maybe ok for you.
I'll check out the Windows batch file method, thanks.

[renderhjs]

well why not,- because it requires php or beeing online? - if that´s the case there is portable web:
http://portablewebap.com/
just start the exe and within it´s subfolders you have a active php environment with apache database. can be used on autorun cd- roms as well. But I agree rather tricky if you´d use it for such.

I´ll have a look into the link you gave me,- thx for that. But if I want such a script some day I propably write it myself with the help of my php books- but that link might be a good step starting.

[EvilKris]

It's okay I've implemented the code you gave me. Working the way I want it now.

[sunmovie21]

I may be a little less familiar, but in my opinion, this could add to my knowledge of php, thanks