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From: Etaoin Shrdlu on 24 Apr 2010 14:39 On 4/23/2010 10:07 PM, Steve Mc wrote: > How can that be done ? Want folders and sub-folders only, not the individual > files. > > Thanks, > Have a look here: http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp
From: Bruce Chambers on 24 Apr 2010 17:40 Steve Mc wrote: > How can that be done ? Want folders and sub-folders only, not the individual > files. > > Thanks, > 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 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
From: Steve Mc on 24 Apr 2010 21:18 Thanks. Looks intriguing. -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond "Etaoin Shrdlu" <etaoin(a)shrdlu.net> wrote in message news:4bd33ac6$0$14781$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... > On 4/23/2010 10:07 PM, Steve Mc wrote: >> How can that be done ? Want folders and sub-folders only, not the >> individual >> files. >> >> Thanks, >> > Have a look here: http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp
From: Steve Mc on 24 Apr 2010 21:18 Thank you -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond "Barry Schwarz" <schwarzb(a)dqel.com> wrote in message news:ae66t593j1iij18v2jarhtor1rcdjvndus(a)4ax.com... > You might start by quoting some of the text you are responding to so > the thread can flow. > > Then you could issue > dir /? > to find out what options are supported and what they mean. > > And if you decide that dir is not sufficiently flexible for your > needs, you could always google for directory+print to get some 230 > million references, at least one of which is bound to provide a > solution you like. > > On Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:44:49 -0700, "Steve Mc" > <stevemc209(a)dnaglobal.net> wrote: > >>Thank you. >>Been I long time since I DOS'ed anything. >> >>I asked for all sub folders and no individual files, but didn't realize >>that >>was still going to be overkill. >>Is there a command that would maybe print just one subfolder from the >>directory I'm changed to ? >> >>Such as: >>My Documents\My Music >>My Documents\My Pictures >>etc. >> >>Also, is the a:d requesting also those drives also ? It only printed the C >>stuff, but a and d were not being used at the time ? >> >>Thanks again > > -- > Remove del for email
From: Steve Mc on 24 Apr 2010 21:21
"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers(a)cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message news:eREdDb$4KHA.3184(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Steve Mc wrote: >> How can that be done ? Want folders and sub-folders only, not the >> individual files. >> >> Thanks, >> > > > 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 > > Thanks. I did see that and may give it a try, though I'm a bit reticent about modifying the registry. -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond > > |