Obtain a directory listing of the available files.

Syntax

DIRECTORY [file-spec]

Parameters

file-spec

Optional file name specification indicating which files to obtain a directory listing of. All OpenVMS file and directory wild cards are supported. A directory specification can be used; no device name or root directory specification is allowed.

Description

The DIRECTORY command provides a directory listing of the available files. The listing is returned to you as a mail message.

The file-spec parameter is optional and, if omitted, defaults to "*". If you are unsure of what to use, omit the parameter and send simply the command

DIRECTORY

This will provide you with a list of the files and directories in the top-level directory of the mail server. You can then this information to refine your queries; e.g., investigate the contents of an intriguing directory,

DIRECTORY [GAMES...]

Error messages

%MAILSERV-W-NOFILES, no files found 
      

The supplied file specification does not match any available files.

%MAILSERV-F-NOFILESERV, file service is not enabled 
      

The mail server is not configured to operate as a file server.

%MAILSERV-W-WRITEERR, file writing error 
      

An error occurred while the server was producing your directory listing. Try resending the command at a later time.