DIFileFinder is a comprehensive collection of Delphi components designed to efficiently search the file system for files and folders that match specific attributes or name patterns. With support for standard wildcards and full Perl-compatible regular expressions, it offers versatile pattern syntax and allows for inclusion as well as exclusion filters.
What sets DIFileFinder apart is its optimized approach to finding files. Unlike typical file finder components that utilize events or build lengthy file lists, DIFileFinder reports back to the application one file or folder at a time, by calling the TDIFileFinder.Next method, users can retrieve file entries sequentially, ensuring maximum flexibility with minimal resource consumption.
The component provides various search options, including full folder recursion and the ability to skip directories to avoid unnecessary recursion. It offers filters for files, folders, all file attributes (including and excluding), and comprehensive path and file name filters. Additionally, allows for easy customization through descendant components, enabling the implementation of specific filtering mechanisms by overwriting the Validate method.
