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Uber Member
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Jun 23, 2006, 12:37 PM
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Save directory listing to .txt file
This is kind of part2 to a question long closed. I played with software to do this but did not like the registry changes it made. I'm using WinXP
I dug up an old email with "instructions" but cryptic ones to my pea-brain:
Me: "Can you remind me how to save a directory listing to file?"
Him: "Open a DOS window in the folder you want. Type dir > rick.txt"
What-the-how-the-heck?
How do I "open a dos window in the folder"?
Then how do I designate where I want the file to go?
I do have a print directory option when I right click on a folder, but I want to save it to file, not print it.
Thanks!
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BossMan
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Jun 23, 2006, 12:40 PM
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Here you go
- Start
- Run
- Type cmd (gives you a 'DOS' window)
- Navigate to the folder you want (c:\folder)
- Type DIR > rick.txt
Job done ;)
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Uber Member
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Jun 23, 2006, 12:48 PM
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Now I'll really show my stupidity :o :
I forget how to navigate from there.
When I run cmd.exe it puts me with the curser flashing right after
c:\Documents and Settings\Rick>
The directory I want to save to file is
g:\My Music
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BossMan
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Jun 23, 2006, 12:52 PM
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OK try this
g:
Cd\my music
;)
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Jun 23, 2006, 12:57 PM
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Typing Help at the command prompt will give you a list of commands. Typing Help command will give you the syntax for that command.
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Uber Member
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Jun 23, 2006, 12:57 PM
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Cool!
Ok, now I'll get a bit picky. The formatting is ugly. Each file is one line preceded with date, time and file size - followed by the file type.
Is there a way to get just a listing of the file names?
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BossMan
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Jun 23, 2006, 12:59 PM
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Come on Rick.
Engage brain
You've got the txt file so throw it into excel and kill off the info you don't need ;)
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Uber Member
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Jun 23, 2006, 01:01 PM
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Well, as is the norm when I'm still at work at 4PM EST on a Friday: Out of Braincells.
[a red faced rick smacks self on forehead]
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Jun 23, 2006, 01:04 PM
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There are actually ways, using the DIR command to trim the list, but bringing it in Word or Excel and making a table out if it is easier.
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Full Member
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Jun 23, 2006, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottGem
There are actually ways, using the DIR command to trim the list, but bringing it in Word or Excel and making a table out if it is easier.
Well, I'm not sure it's easier. For me, the fewest steps needed would be easier.
Dir /w > rick.txt
Would create your text file with just the names of files. Actaully, it would also include directories, so if you wanted exclude them:
Dir /w /a-d > rick.txt
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Uber Member
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Jun 24, 2006, 08:07 AM
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Nixed by the spread.
Thanks, ND!
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New Member
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Nov 25, 2011, 12:11 AM
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Thank you geniuses!
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