Folder sizes

[oblivion]

The new folder structure report -- nice.

But I spent a while trying to work out if I could include folder sizes in the report without including all the files (effectively a flat report listing folders in the current folder and including the data I can see if I use the Folder Sizes button) and couldn't. So one for the wish list, please?

[admin]

Yes, something for the low prio list.

Curious: Why do you want it? What are your plans with that number?

[oblivion]

I have a series of folders in an archive: year, then subfolders for the month, lots of files therein. I was hoping to get the months with their folder sizes without having to, well, do much work. The new facility arrived at just the time it'd have been useful, hence me digging.

I think I get that it'd add overhead to the list production. How about optionally including any data already created by the Folder Sizes button and ignoring it otherwise?

[admin]

But what good are folder sizes to you?

[oblivion]

In this case, trying to assess the rate of growth of an archive so I can predict storage needs over time.

[admin]

I see. This script should do (for the current tree branch):

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text folderreport("tree:{name} ({size kbr}, {count} items)", "r", "", "r");

[oblivion]

Thanks!

That's going to be extremely useful

[sparks]

Wow, what an incredible useful script for me to get a quick overview of old backup drives holding collections of pics, books, and God knows what, and printout if needed w/o files in the way. Are there collections of these 'Hot Tips' aids organized anywhere? I just stumbled upon this thing in 'Wishes', without even knowing what to wish for, lol. Don't need a reply, I'm just amazed as I stumble around. Sorta like playing with a Swiss Army Knife for the first time. Very clever program...

[admin]

As a rule of thumb: XYplorer can do anything you want, you just have to find out how or ask in the forum.

[PeterH]

Rule of thumb:

[kiwichick]

I see. This script should do (for the current tree branch):

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text folderreport("tree:{name} ({size kbr}, {count} items)", "r", "", "r");

That is an awesome script, Don. One of those 'never knew I needed it until I had it' scripts. Thanks!!