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Monitoring a Directory

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From: Josh Kirkpatrick
Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 14:25
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Hello, all.  As stated in the subject, I am interested in monitoring one or 
more directories (ideally on different machines), as well as any underlying 
files/subdirectories.  While I can use 
FindFirstChangeNotification...FindNextChangeNotification, I want a detailed 
report of the change.  For example, if a new file is created, I want to know 
its name, not just its location.  Ditto for new folders or file/folder 
renames/deletes.  I've found mention to ReadDirectoryChangeW in Windows API 
documentation, but I do not understand how to properly implement it in BCB.

Is this the route I should go, or is there a better alternative out there? 
As always, code samples are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

~Josh 
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