Folder Copy w/sub levels.

[timhatz]

I was able to do a folder only copy, but it did not build the sub folders in that folder, is there a way to tell XY to copy these folders and any subfolders, but not the actual files in the folders.


Thanks, Tim

[nas8e9]

I was able to do a folder only copy, but it did not build the sub folders in that folder, is there a way to tell XY to copy these folders and any subfolders, but not the actual files in the folders.


Thanks, Tim

From the help file:

To do a Rich Copy, drag the selected files from the find results list to the destination in Tree using the right mouse button: on drop, a popup menu will give you the choice between normal and rich operations.

The popup menu will show the command Create Branch(es) Here; that should do it.

[tomuser]

Paste Special->Paste Folder Structure

[admin]

I was able to do a folder only copy, but it did not build the sub folders in that folder, is there a way to tell XY to copy these folders and any subfolders, but not the actual files in the folders.

From the help file:

To do a Rich Copy, drag the selected files from the find results list to the destination in Tree using the right mouse button: on drop, a popup menu will give you the choice between normal and rich operations.

The popup menu will show the command Create Branch(es) Here; that should do it.

Note that Rich Copy is only for search results.

Create Branch(es) Here is probably what you want (drag'n'drop context menu).

Or, copy the folder to the clipboard (select folder, then Ctrl+C), then goto the target and do menu Edit / Paste Special / Paste Folder Structure.

[nas8e9]

Note that Rich Copy is only for search results.

Create Branch(es) Here is probably what you want (drag'n'drop context menu).

Or, copy the folder to the clipboard (select folder, then Ctrl+C), then goto the target and do menu Edit / Paste Special / Paste Folder Structure.

@admin and @tomuser: thank you. I suffered a case of being in the general vicinity but no nearer than that .

[timhatz]

Paste folder structure worked great. Thank you!

[GamaRex]

Is it possible to copy the folder structure to the clipboard to paste as text? I'd like to keep a record of folder structure, and possibly add it to multiple drives using the New Folders dialog. I would want to copy the paths using folders rather than files, since I'd want unique results, not a folder for each file found or selected. Thanks.

[admin]

Is it possible to copy the folder structure to the clipboard to paste as text? I'd like to keep a record of folder structure, and possibly add it to multiple drives using the New Folders dialog. I would want to copy the paths using folders rather than files, since I'd want unique results, not a folder for each file found or selected. Thanks.

Yes, run this script line through the address bar:

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folderreport("dirs", "clipboard", ,"r");

It will copy a report of the current folder structure to the clipboard. Returned are absolute paths. To use it in the New Folders dialog you will have to edit the result (cut the left ends to get relative paths).

[Stefan]

Is it possible to copy the folder structure to the clipboard to paste as text? I'd like to keep a record of folder structure, and possibly add it to multiple drives using the New Folders dialog. I would want to copy the paths using folders rather than files, since I'd want unique results, not a folder for each file found or selected. Thanks.

Yes, run this script line through the address bar:

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folderreport("dirs", "clipboard", ,"r");

It will copy a report of the current folder structure to the clipboard. Returned are absolute paths. To use it in the New Folders dialog you will have to edit the result (cut the left ends to get relative paths).

More complete example:

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$colFullPath = folderreport("dirs", "r", , "r");
   $colRelativePath = replace($colFullPath, "<curpath>\");
        msg $colRelativePath;
        copytext $colRelativePath; //to clipboard

[admin]

The latest BETA v9.90.0505 has this:

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folderreport("dirsrel", "clipboard", , "r");

[GamaRex]

I'm afraid I'm in new territory here. This sounds like what I want to do, but I get only errors when I try either script.

I pasted the first code into the address bar and clicked Address Bar Go:
folderreport("dirs", "clipboard", ,"r");
I get an error:

The location or item you have selected could not be found:
D:\Program Files\XYplorer\folderreport("dirs", "clipboard", ,"r");

I tried the other example, pasting it into Run Script

$colFullPath = folderreport("dirs", "r", , "r");
$colRelativePath = replace($colFullPath, "<curpath>\");
msg $colRelativePath;
copytext $colRelativePath; //to clipboard

and it gives an error:
folderreport("dirs", "r", , "r");

I'm using version 9.80.0100.

I assume I'm missing a variable or some other essential script element. I'm sure the problem is in my ignorance of scripting.

[Stefan]

@GamaRex

1.
i can't explain the whole story well right now, but you have to prefix the
addressbar script by two colons:

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Address bar [::folderreport("dirs", "clipboard", ,"r");    ]

2.
for an script you have to know the rules.
f.ex.: all lines after the first one have to be indented (your script should looks like mine)


HTH?

[admin]

Ah, mea culpa!! I forgot the :: at the beginning:

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::folderreport("dirsrel", "clipboard", , "r");

[Stefan]

I'm using version 9.80.0100.

I can't say for sure, but this could the problem... folderreport() is relative new implemented.

Check out the XY history.

EDIT:

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v9.90.0205 - 2011-02-04 12:38
    * SC folderreport enhanced:
        type:
          dirs: List of subfolders 

[j_c_hallgren]

I'm using version 9.80.0100.

I assume I'm missing a variable or some other essential script element. I'm sure the problem is in my ignorance of scripting.

9.80.0100 in XY terms is starting to get close to ancient history!

When possible, always use the latest beta, ok? That's always the best thing to try here...though I see that Don has admitted a minor 'oops'.