Move files to DVD until DVD is full

[Bofhluser]

How do I move and burn thousands of files to several DVD's so that
each DVD is full before the next DVD is prompted for? Is there such a
utility? I don't want or need to compress the files or encrypt them
nor do I need to split single files either (ie. all files are smaller
than 4.5 GB). A simple move operation is sufficient. Thank you.

 

[David Webb]

Since Windows XP has no native ability to burn DVD media, you'll have to use a
3rd party application and you haven't mentioned which one you are going to use
or plan to use.

In the case of using Nero, the status capacity of the DVD is indicated prior to
burning. All you have to do is remember is where you left off. You could also
opt for a file validation after burning and then you could safely delete the
files from your source.

Keep in mind that a "move" operation, using a file manager, is actually a "copy
& delete original" routine. So when using a burner, it's best to copy,
verify/validate, and then delete.

 

[Paul Randall]

How do I move and burn thousands of files to several DVD's so that
each DVD is full before the next DVD is prompted for? Is there such a
utility? I don't want or need to compress the files or encrypt them
nor do I need to split single files either (ie. all files are smaller
than 4.5 GB). A simple move operation is sufficient. Thank you.

I'm sure many people have written such a utility - things like this were
especially handy in the days of floppy disks.
If all the files to be written to DVD are in a single folder, you might do
the job manually: sort the list by size (largest to smallest) and then
select blocks of files that will fit on the destination disc. When one more
file from the list won't fit, skip down to the first one that will. Repeat
until there are none small enough to be added.

You might want to write a VBScript to make lists of the files to be added to
each DVD.
If the data is important, include a mechanism to validate the DVDs, such as
DVDSig.

-Paul Randall

 

[Bofhluser]

If all the files to be written to DVD are in a single folder, you might do

the job manually: sort the list by size (largest to smallest) and then
select blocks of files that will fit on the destination disc.  When onemore
file from the list won't fit, skip down to the first one that will.  Repeat
until there are none small enough to be added.

That's exactly what I'm doing now, and I am doing it manually. I am
looking for a non-manual method ie. a computerized procedure .
Would you (or anyone) know of a Windows XP program, application, or
small app or program utility that can do this?

 

[Bofhluser]

Since Windows XP has no native ability to burn DVD media, you'll have to use a
3rd party application and you haven't mentioned which one you are going to use
or plan to use.

That is what I am asking about. The name of a 3rd party application
that can do this. Thanks.

 

[David Webb]

Sorry, I'm not aware of any 3rd party application that would do this task. As
defined, it appears to be a manual routine at worst and a scripted routine at
best. Assuming that you must perform this task on a repetitive basis, I'd
suggest finding someone to write a scripted procedure for you. Note that this
would probably require many trials before getting the satisfactory results that
you demand.

Otherwise, use the normal backup methods found in most DVD burning applications.

The file verification feature is a very important option since you plan to
delete the original source after copying.

Since Windows XP has no native ability to burn DVD media, you'll have to use a
3rd party application and you haven't mentioned which one you are going to use
or plan to use.

That is what I am asking about. The name of a 3rd party application
that can do this. Thanks.

 

[Bofhluser]

....The only downside was if you wanted to find a specific file on a

20 or 30 diskette set you had to look at the directory on each diskette. ..

Allen

Finding a specific file will be easy if you use something like
Advance Disk Catalog (http://www.disk-catalog.com/).

 

[Bofhluser]

After checking Google, I found that Directory Magic was another PC Mag
utility that I used regularly to compare directories for identical
files. I I ever come up with the other, I'll post its name. Basically,
uou marked the files you wanted to copy. It would copy the largest, then
the largest remaining, and so forth and then ask for another floppy. It
was another of many PC Mag free utilities that I used regularly.
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I'm not familiar with Directory Magic but I am familiar with DirMatch
and WinMatch, both also from PC Magazine. I'll check out Directory
Magic. Thanks.

 

[Bofhluser]

Back in the days before optical drives, the late lamented PC Magazine
offered a free utility that did exactly what you want to do, except it
worked only with 3.5 inch floppies;

I found this using google:

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"fill608.zip Stuffs as many files as possible on disk
FILL.EXE: Program designed to move files off to floppy diskettes,
taking the biggest files first and skipping those that won't fit.
Also
provides option of splitting large files, creating a status report,
and
other features. "

Source:
http://groups.google.com/group/comp...ives.msdos.announce/browse_frm/month/1996-09?
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The bad news is that it is ancient and works only with DOS and
floppies :-(

Now if only someone can point to a version that works with WinXP and
DVD's. Thanks.

 

[Roy Smith]

I'm not familiar with Directory Magic but I am familiar with DirMatch
and WinMatch, both also from PC Magazine. I'll check out Directory
Magic. Thanks.

The one he can't remember is probably one called "PackEmIn". Though the
only drawback is that you have to purchase the download ($7.97), or buy
a one-year subscription ($19.97). IMHO the subscription is the better
deal as once you've subscribed you can download all 140+ programs that
are available.

 

[Bofhluser]

The one he can't remember is probably one called "PackEmIn".  Though the

Roy, that's exactly what I need. Thank you very much!