[PD] [folder] external?

[ydegoyon at gmail.com]

Kim Cascone wrote:
> I'm looking for a way to read the names of files in a folder
> as well as filter for types
> (I know I can also build the plumbing to pattern match too)
>
> is there a Pd object or abstraction that serves a similar function as 
> the [folder] external in Max/MSP?
>
> note: I played around with the [playlist] external which is *very* 
> nice but not sure it allows me to filter for file types...?
it does filter on extensions if you edit the properties,
but it has a buguito ::
if you enter extension .pd it will also show you .pd_linux
( it's a simple strstr )..
>
> any/all help is very appreciated :)
>
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