how to load array with a directory of images?

i would like to choose a directory of images
and then have my program show them one after
the other, kind of like a slideshow..

the part i haven't figured out is to load the
images into an array from a chosen directory.

all help appreciated in advance,
thankx

[Iain17]

Ok here you go. All you need to do is have a loop using the Dir function.

Dim strPicArray() As String

Private Sub getPics2()
    Dim strFile As String
    Dim lCount As Long
    
    'get a file back from Dir, if there is one.
    'You can change the *.* to *.bmp or whatever to
    'only return picture files
    strFile = Dir$("*.*")
    
    'while we have a file
    Do While strFile <> ""
      'redim the array
      ReDim Preserve strPicArray(lCount) As String
      strPicArray(lCount) = strFile
      lCount = lCount + 1
      #ask for the next file from Dir
      strFile = Dir
    Loop
    
End Sub