search pattern c# directory code example
Example 1: asp.net list all files in folder
string[] allfiles = Directory.GetFiles("path/to/dir", "*.*", SearchOption.AllDirectories);
Example 2: C# get all files in directory
//path is the path of the directory to get files from
//searchPattern is to get specific files. If you want only exe files you enter *.exe
private static IEnumerable<string> GetAllFiles(string path, string searchPattern)
{
return Directory.EnumerateFiles(path, searchPattern).Union(
Directory.EnumerateDirectories(path).SelectMany(d =>
{
try
{
return GetAllFiles(d, searchPattern);
} catch(Exception e)
{
return Enumerable.Empty<string>();
}
}));
}