Get a list of files from a folder

Hi I would like to know how could I get a list of files containing into a folder on my computer using javafx... can anyone help?
Thank you very much!
Daniel

I'll try that... i just want to list all videos containing into a folder intro grid =)
i thought that had a special way using javafx
Thanks
Edited by: skul3r on Dec 19, 2008 6:47 AM

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