Tree Copy feature

[zridling]

Every other week or so I need a feature which will copy directory structures in all Windows environments (drives and folders mainly). The ability to copy a whole folder structure, including all subfolders, to a different location, without copying the files inside those folders is a great time-saver. This feature could rest in the menu without a keyboard shortcut since it would not be used all the time, and for those who would like to use a command line, that option could simple allow you to specify the source directory and the destination directory.

Not sure if this could/should include catalog structure since it is backed up elsewhere.

[admin]

This is already implemented in the drag'n'drop context menu as "Copy Branch(es) Here". If that's what you need.

[zridling]

Thanks Don. I've yet to fully explore the Right-Click context menus is why. "Create Branch(es) Here" is perfect.

[admin]

I've just been seeing this at donationcoder, but since I don't have an account there (I have enough to do here...), my reaction comes here:

My dream function/greatest time-saver is:

Instead of just copying the "folder tree structure", user may opt to generate a "batch file" or "Windows script" that when run will create that "folder tree structure"

Tell him the dream has come true. It's already built in, only in a far better way!

You have to look at the New Items menu (under menu Edit): anything that is found in the "NewItems" subfolder of the app path -- including whole folder structures (empty or not so empty trees) -- is available for 1-click-creation (in the current folder) under the "New Items" menu.
How does stuff get into that magic "NewItems" folder? Handwork! You put in there whatever you want, just a one-time work, and XY will list it in the "New Items" menu, ready for 1-click-creation wherever and whenever you want.

One of the most underrated features in XY if you ask me...

[JustinF]

One of the most underrated features in XY if you ask me...

+1 on that. I've only just now begun using this feature...it's a great timesaver. It's like getting a DVR, once you use it you can't go back to not having it.