Copy & Print file lists????

[Guest]

I hope I am describing this with the right terminology...here goes. Is it
possible to print a copy of a list of "file names" in a folder? Some
description: Let's say that I want to print out the names of all of the
media sounds connected with my system. I open the media folder and there is a
list of all the different wav files in that folder. Is there a way to print
this out without having to re-type the information in WORD or whatever? I can
not find out how to do this!! Even my wiz kid doesnt know.

 

[db]

maybe this link can provide
some assistance:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...5277&mid=5e9c3bb2-278a-4a5b-9181-001ebb145277
I hope I am describing this with the right terminology...here goes. Is it
possible to print a copy of a list of "file names" in a folder? Some
description: Let's say that I want to print out the names of all of the
media sounds connected with my system. I open the media folder and there is a
list of all the different wav files in that folder. Is there a way to print
this out without having to re-type the information in WORD or whatever? I can
not find out how to do this!! Even my wiz kid doesnt know.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I hope I am describing this with the right terminology...here goes.
Is it possible to print a copy of a list of "file names" in a
folder? Some description: Let's say that I want to print out the
names of all of the media sounds connected with my system. I open
the media folder and there is a list of all the different wav files
in that folder. Is there a way to print this out without having to
re-type the information in WORD or whatever? I can not find out how
to do this!! Even my wiz kid doesnt know.

Sure...
There's a few ways... You could use some command line methods:

dir /b > dir.txt would get you all files in the directory you are currently
in (into dir.txt).

dir *.wav /b > dir.txt would get you all the files in the directory you are
in (into dir.txt).

However - there is an easier way...

How to add the Print Directory feature for folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321379

 

[Gord Dibben]

Several methods to accomplish this.......I like Tushar's best if importing to
Excel.

To add a "Print Directory" feature to Explorer, go to
this KB Article.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q272623&

Or you can download Printfolder 1.2 from.....

http://no-nonsense-software.com/freeware/

I use PF 1.2 and find it to be more than adequate with custom
features.

OR Go to DOS(Command) prompt and directory.
Type DIR >MYFILES.TXT

All the above create a *.TXT file which can be opened in Notepad or
Excel.

One more method if you want to by-pass the *.TXT file and pull
directly to Excel is to use Tushar Mehta's Excel Add-in. This allows filtering
and sorting once you have the data in Excel.

http://www.tushar-mehta.com/ scroll down to Add-ins>Directory
Listing.

Download the ZIP file and un-zip to your Office\Library folder.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

 

[Guest]

WOW!!! Fast and Efficient. Thanks so much. I think the TM is going to work
best for me because I can also "cut and paste" when needed from excel. You
are the bomb!! Thanks for putting things in laymans terms also. I really
helps.
ohcheap1

 

[Gord Dibben]

Thanks for the feedback.

Tushar will be pleased you like his work.


Gord

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I hope I am describing this with the right terminology...here goes. Is it
possible to print a copy of a list of "file names" in a folder? Some
description: Let's say that I want to print out the names of all of the
media sounds connected with my system. I open the media folder and there is a
list of all the different wav files in that folder. Is there a way to print
this out without having to re-type the information in WORD or whatever? I can
not find out how to do this!! Even my wiz kid doesnt know.

From the command prompt (Start > Run > Cmd.exe), simply change to
the desired directory and type "dir > filelist.txt" or "dir > lpt1,"
just as you used to do in DOS. Any of the switches for the DIR command
(type "dir /?") will work with this command, if you wish to modify the
output. You can then subsequently edit the resulting text file using
NotePad, WordPad, Word, etc.

Alternatively:

HOW TO Add a Print Directory Feature for Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379

Directory Lister
http://www.krksoft.com/index.php


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Bruce Chambers

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[M.I.5¾]

I hope I am describing this with the right terminology...here goes. Is it
possible to print a copy of a list of "file names" in a folder? Some
description: Let's say that I want to print out the names of all of the
media sounds connected with my system. I open the media folder and there
is a
list of all the different wav files in that folder. Is there a way to
print
this out without having to re-type the information in WORD or whatever? I
can
not find out how to do this!! Even my wiz kid doesnt know.

The easiest way by far is to open a command window, navigate to the
directory (this is a lot easier with the OpenCommandWindowHere power toy
loaded).

and type

dir [whatever switches] | LPT1: (| = the shifted symbol on the '\' key)

(substitute your printer if not LPT1

alternatively

dir [whatever switches] > file.txt

and print it later.