Conversion of file list to Word Document

[Carch]

How can one convert the list of files in a folder, as shown on "View...List"
in Explorer, to a Word Document without first capturing the screen, printing
the image, then physically scanning the printed page, and finally utilizing
the OCR program? I do not wish to retype the lists as text documents, which
I nearly and effectively have to do when the OCR has been used previously in
this manner.
I have over 2,000 family photos that I have restored and "saved as..." with
identifiying names and dates and need an editable list to be used by
recipients of the copies that will be given. The photos were not tagged.
Vista Home Premium and Office 2003 are being used.

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Carch.

Use the Dir command in a Command Prompt window to send the listing to a text
file. Then import the file into Word.

In the Command Prompt window, enter:
dir <foldername> Listing.txt

To get the specific information you want for each file, you might experiment
with the Dir command before directing it to your text file. Typing Dir /?
will give you a mini-Help file showing the switches and parameters available
with that command. For example, Dir /d will produce a list of filenames
without dates, sizes, etc.

This may not be the best solution, but it beats the screen capture approach,
I think.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)

 

[Carch]

Hi R.C.!
If I wore a hat, other than the dunce's, I would certainly take it off to
you. Your solution to my problem was clearly stated and successfully
executed.
I did have to use a couple of extra steps because the directory listed the
folders in "Pictures", but could not find files within the folders,
irregardless of the path given. I was able to work around that by moving all
of the "Pictures" folders into a temporary folder in "Documents", then moving
a desired folder's files (photos) back into "Pictures". After using the
command prompt at that point, the files were returned to their folder in the
temporary folder, the now empty "Pictures" ready to receive the next batch.
There probably is a more efficient method than my clumsy end around, but it
works. A multitude of learned experts that I have consulted previously
have been unable to devise a method that does not ultimately involve
physically scanning and using OCR. I thank you very much for your
assistance, for without your solution, I would still be treading water in a
murky bayou.
"Carch"

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Carch.

You're welcome, and thanks for the feedback. ;<)

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)

 

[C and A Bredt]

Hi, Carch.

You're welcome, and thanks for the feedback. ;<)

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)

 

[C and A Bredt]

OOPS I thanked you too soon. I've been away from DOS too long.

What do I enter on the command line to get a listing of the files (for
example) in a subdirectory of Carol>Documents>MyFolder\Things in a .txt
document?

If I enter on the command line dir documents\MyFolder\Things it will display
on the screen, but says File Not Found

Thanks, CB

 

[C and A Bredt]

OOPS I thanked you too soon. Been away from DOS too long.

I can get it to display the directory, but it says File not Found when I try
to get it to put the listing in a file.

Thanks, CB

 

[C and A Bredt]

OOPS I thanked you too soon. Been away from DOS too long.

I can get it to display the directory, but it says File not Found when I try
to get it to put the listing in a file.

Thanks, CB

 

[On Request]

Hello...I realize you have your solution at hand, but am writing to mention
a tool I have used: Karen's Directory Printer -- found at:
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/powertools.asp

I realize that it is 'another piece of software' but I have found it to be
very handy in making listings of files.