Windows 10: How to create a view of files contained across multiple directories

Discus and support How to create a view of files contained across multiple directories in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Windows 10: The Objective: Create a virtual directory of files contained in multiple directories, essentially a view. The list of files in the virtual... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Tom Swift, Jun 13, 2021.

  1. TOM SWIFT
    Tom Swift Win User

    How to create a view of files contained across multiple directories


    Windows 10: The Objective: Create a virtual directory of files contained in multiple directories, essentially a view. The list of files in the virtual directory should have the file attributes available as well. DIR1 FileA1 FileA2 FileB1 DIR2 FileA3 FileA4 FileB2 ----> Library FileA1 FileA2 FileA3 FileA4 So create links or shortcuts containing a compilation of all files with name FileA* along with file attributes (size, creation date, etc.) and store them in a library folder. (Double-clicking the links should open the file to which they point.) I tried doing a file search for FileA* across all directories and then creating shortcuts on the resulting set of files. My limited knowledge of Windows - it seemed that the only place I could save the group of shortcuts was to the desktop which I could then cut and paste to a library folder. However, this does not yield the attributes of the files to which they point. It seems this should be easy to do? Thanks for any creative ideas

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    Tom Swift, Jun 13, 2021
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  2. MINDWEAVER
    Mindweaver Win User

    Directory Size Utility

    Change Log v1.6

    • Resoved an issue where selecting "Detail" from the "View" drop down would cause duplicates.
    • New "Peek" feature!
      • Selecting something in the Directory column in the Directory view (Left window) while holding "z" will peek into that directory!
      • Double clicking the Directory column in the directory view(Left window) while holding "z" will add the folder.
    • New color coded feature in both Size columns for Detailed view.
    • Exporting to Excel will now Export both Folder (left) and File (right) window. In the excel file the Folder, and File window will be on different sheets.
    • Add a feature to export to older excel 97-2003 (.xls) from the file/export drop down window.
    Download HERE!

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    Mindweaver, Jun 13, 2021
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  3. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User
    95Viper, Jun 13, 2021
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  4. DRONE
    Drone Win User

    How to create a view of files contained across multiple directories

    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, Jun 13, 2021
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