Copy directory listing to text file
What’s the simplest way to output the filenames inside a folder to a text file?
LYNDA FRANKLIN
You could use the ‘dir’ command via the Command Prompt, but a much more user-friendly and configurable solution lies with Karen’s Directory Printer, which you can download and install from www. karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn – read on to find out how to use it.
1. Once you’ve installed Karen Directory Printer, type ‘directory’ into the search box and click Directory Printer to launch the program. Switch to the ‘Save to Disk’ tab and use the ‘Select a Folder’ box to choose the folder you wish to output to text.
2. Use ‘Save Options’ to choose whether to include folder and/or file information, along with the contents of sub-folders as well as hidden and system files. Use the File Info and Folder Info tabs to select which items to include in the text file.
3. Use the File Filter drop-down menu to include only certain file types in your list – click ‘Edit…’ to see what’s included or to create your own filters. Use the ‘Sort Files By’ option to set an order for the files. We also suggest ticking both ‘Omit…’ options.
4. When you’re ready, click ‘Save to Disk…’ and choose where to save the text file. Wait while the list is generated – when you’re done, browse to the folder you created and double-
It’s just a computer so anyone willing to support a Linux distro on the Nexus 7 could do so. Bodhi Linux was available to Nexus 7 users for a while, until the team dropped support in 2013 as it was more work to support than all of its desktop builds put together. You can still try it from http://bit. ly/2fGoQDt. It looks like LineageOS (www. lineageos.org) development has updated the 2012 model to Android Marshmallow 7.1, which is your best bet for a happy experience.
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