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Title: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on October 24, 2009, 08:47 PM
This probably exists, but I can't find it.
I should be able to do it in AHK, but I am sure there are people who can do it faster and better.

All I want to do is to select a collection of folders
And then want the program to select all the files in them and put them in a single folder.

What I want it for (ATM) is that most medai players store music in individual folders, which is a nuisance when you want to burn it directly to disc.

Also if you want to review files before sending them to an iPod.

Photo organisers can do this too.

So a simple Open folder window (allowing multiple folders to be selected)
Then read all files from inside
Select destination folder and then copy all files to there.
Or even just a list which I can paste into a burn program, but they don't like that unless it perfect.....

Thanks for any help.

Or if no help, watch this space and eventually I'll do it myself and post it... (I hope)

Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 25, 2009, 03:41 PM
So a simple Open folder window (allowing multiple folders to be selected)
Then read all files from inside
Select destination folder and then copy all files to there.
-Fred Nerd (October 24, 2009, 08:47 PM)

Do you want all the files copied into one destination folder (flat) or did you want the directories' structures selected preserved?
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on October 26, 2009, 05:38 AM
Flat.
Then I can find the destination folder and CTRL+A the lot.
Instead of having to sort through 50 folders (artist names) with one song each in it.

Thanks
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 26, 2009, 10:43 PM
Next question...the standard Windows folder selection dialog doesn't allow multiple selections.  This is the dialog I'm talking about:

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However, the standard Windows file selection dialog does allow mutiple selections within its view using the standard control/shift-select modifiers:

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I can use either, both or try to come up with a custom treeview that has checkboxes to allow you multiple folder selection via a tree.  Also, the app will support drag&drop of files and folders as well.  Your thoughts before I proceed?
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on October 27, 2009, 05:16 AM

I think it needs a custom format, I thought of something like what some data cd burning software has (power 2go had it I think), where you have a tree view on the left side, then select the folder and click >>> and get it to the selection window on the right.

Drag and drop would also work fine since you can CTRL select multiple folders and then drag them in one go.

Thanks for your help
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 02:28 AM
Apologies for this taking so long.  Here's a sample of where the GUI is at:

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I think you can see where it's headed.


After your list is where you want it, you will then be able to copy it out to a folder of your choice.  Is this close to what you had in mind?
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on October 29, 2009, 04:03 AM
Thanks heaps for your help,
This is about 10 times better than what I first thought of.

Yep, thats exactly what I wanted. Can you multipe select folders in the tree view and transfer them in one go?

Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 04:22 AM
Thanks heaps for your help,
This is about 10 times better than what I first thought of.
-Fred Nerd (October 29, 2009, 04:03 AM)

Great, I hoped I was going in the right direction.

Yep, thats exactly what I wanted. Can you multipe select folders in the tree view and transfer them in one go?
-Fred Nerd (October 29, 2009, 04:03 AM)

Hmmm...no, not by control-selecting.  However, I could make the treeview control have checkboxes that would allow such behaviour.  Would this be acceptable?

As always, we're going to need a name for this Coding Snack.  <queue in Cranioscopical's entry music>   :P
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 04:44 AM
However, I could make the treeview control have checkboxes that would allow such behaviour.
-skwire (October 29, 2009, 04:22 AM)

Well, crap, maybe not.  The problem is that AHK's TreeView control is somewhat limited; EVERY thing has to be handled manually.  It makes it very difficult to use it to display and manipulate a disk's folder structure without scanning the WHOLE disk structure first.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on October 29, 2009, 07:19 AM
Is that in AHK? I thought I knew a bit about it, but I can't make it do that......

Don't worry, its definately a lot easier than using windows explorer....
However is easiest for you.

Thanks
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 07:28 AM
All my stuff is written in AHK.  http://skwire.dcmembers.com/

In regards to the multi-select issue, I did add an option that will let you recursively add the selected folder.  Maybe that will help.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: tomos on October 29, 2009, 07:48 AM


FolderGroupie
(?)
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: cranioscopical on October 29, 2009, 11:10 AM


FolderGroupie
(?)
-tomos (October 29, 2009, 07:48 AM)
I like it!!  :)  :up: :up: :up:

Onefold?
Onefolder?
Unfolder?
Centrefold?
Unifold?
Folderall?
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 11:49 AM
I had a few in mind:

File Larder  :D
File Hoarder
File Trove
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: cranioscopical on October 29, 2009, 12:01 PM
I had a few in mind:

File Larder  :D
File Hoarder
File Trove
-skwire (October 29, 2009, 11:49 AM)

All good!

EnfileAid?

I'm bankrupt.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 12:06 PM
Fred Nerd!  What say you?!  Pick one or make one up.  =]
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 12:13 PM
Here's a more recent screenshot:

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Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 05:40 PM
here's a shot of a version I've been working on (I thought Skwire had gotten sidetracked)

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it's perhaps not as 'comprehensive' as Skwires offering and I've still got some details to work out, but it seems to meet your requirements
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: cranioscopical on October 29, 2009, 05:48 PM
here's a shot of a version I've been working on
-Target (October 29, 2009, 05:40 PM)
And I have just the title for you, how about
Yes folks, you guessed it...
Better Late Than Never

Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 05:55 PM
here's a shot of a version I've been working on
-Target (October 29, 2009, 05:40 PM)
And I have just the title for you, how about
-cranioscopical (October 29, 2009, 05:48 PM)

everbodies gotta be a comedian...

I seriously thought Skwire would have had this well and truly wrapped up by now, else I might have stepped in sooner (I only started yesterday)
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on October 29, 2009, 06:24 PM
You are all legends.....
I can't even follow this thread fast enough, let alone get some code together....

How about:

Folder Untangler
The Grim Collector
NoMoreFolders
All in one, and one in all
You're FILED!!

I think I will have to go back to 'Programming School'
D*mn that assignment that involved Winsock, it threw me right off track.
*thinks (for 100th time) I WILL master it. It won't beat me*
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 06:28 PM
D*mn that assignment that involved Winsock, it threw me right off track.
*thinks (for 100th time) I WILL master it. It won't beat me*
-Fred Nerd (October 29, 2009, 06:24 PM)

I'm with you, I've still got a flat spot on my forehead from hitting that 'wall'...
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on October 29, 2009, 06:31 PM
@Target, do you think we can get them to make it more friendly for people who start with AHK? I don't mind mind spending hours trying to program/bug fixing, but I have spent hours and don't think I'm any closer, or hardly any closer....

PS, I thought I had a large collection of music.... but those are impressive..... Makes my 8000 or so songs on my iPod look small
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 06:55 PM
@Target, do you think we can get them to make it more friendly for people who start with AHK? I don't mind mind spending hours trying to program/bug fixing, but I have spent hours and don't think I'm any closer, or hardly any closer....
-Fred Nerd (October 29, 2009, 06:31 PM)

I don't think it's a case of making it easier, but I think that for the beginner the leap to API programming is a large one if you don't have any background or knowledge (there's a significant gap there)

FWIW I can understand the concepts, I just can't make the step to the implementation (I have a working solution to that challenge, but I don't really understand it.  Also as some of the code is taken from somewhere else so I can't and wont submit it...

Makes my 8000 or so songs on my iPod look small

where did this figure come from?
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 07:08 PM
I seriously thought Skwire would have had this well and truly wrapped up by now, else I might have stepped in sooner (I only started yesterday)
-Target (October 29, 2009, 05:55 PM)

Normally, I would say I would have.  However, I wanted to make the tree navigation very responsive.  In other words, I didn't want to have to scan the user's ENTIRE drive and folder structures before displaying the tree or application itself.  On most people's systems these days, that has the potential to take forever.  I also wanted the icons to look like a normal windows app.  This took a bit of extra research and testing.  It's almost ready for a release.

@Target, please release yours as well.  It's always good to have a choice.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 07:12 PM
@Target, please release yours as well.  It's always good to have a choice
-skwire (October 29, 2009, 07:08 PM)

I'm close enough that I won't just drop it, but it will be sometime next week before I'm done...
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 07:24 PM
Makes my 8000 or so songs on my iPod look small
where did this figure come from?
-Target (October 29, 2009, 06:55 PM)

I think Fred Nerd may have been referring to my screenshots.  I have a fairly large music collection.  ~86,000 tracks.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 07:31 PM
I think Fred Nerd may have been referring to my screenshots.  I have a fairly large music collection.  ~86,000 tracks.
-skwire (October 29, 2009, 07:24 PM)

GAAAAACK!! I have no idea what mines like, but it's largely archived to disc (although I do currently have about 80G that needs cleaning up before I can do that  :-[)
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 08:24 PM
Fred Nerd - what do you want to do about file collisions (ie duplicates, or different files with the same name)?
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 08:34 PM
Fred Nerd - what do you want to do about file collisions (ie duplicates, or different files with the same name)?
-Target (October 29, 2009, 08:24 PM)

I've done what I usually do in cases like this:

filename.ext
filename[1].ext
filename[2].ext
...
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 08:40 PM
that's where i was heading, but I wondered whether or not it was likely to be an issue, ie if they are actually duplicates then you probably don't want to copy them in (renamed or otherwise)
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 08:54 PM
that's where i was heading, but I wondered whether or not it was likely to be an issue, ie if they are actually duplicates then you probably don't want to copy them in (renamed or otherwise)
-Target (October 29, 2009, 08:40 PM)

In my own experience when dealing with music files, I'm positive it will be an issue.  As an aside, I've decided on "File Bucket" as the name.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 09:02 PM
I'll give it some thought, I may just ask (what's the worst that can happen...)
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: cranioscopical on October 29, 2009, 09:16 PM
I've decided on "File Bucket" as the name.
-skwire (October 29, 2009, 08:54 PM)
Oh no, not another Spoonerism!
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 29, 2009, 09:25 PM
We could shorten it...  Take the "F" from File and the "ucket" from Bucket...hmmm....maybe not.   :P
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on October 29, 2009, 09:26 PM
that's where i was heading, but I wondered whether or not it was likely to be an issue, ie if they are actually duplicates then you probably don't want to copy them in (renamed or otherwise)
-Target (October 29, 2009, 08:40 PM)

In my own experience when dealing with music files, I'm positive it will be an issue.  As an aside, I've decided on "File Bucket" as the name.
-skwire (October 29, 2009, 08:54 PM)

I would imagine YOU would get that issue with that many songs.....
But in what I want it for it is likely to be rare.
But good thinking, its something I would have forgotten, and then run into trouble one day....
Anyway of dealing with it is fine, but possibly a message box letting you know of the problem? maybe options for different ways of dealing with it?
(I don't ask for much, do I?)

Still envious of that music collection....... Do you have them on CDs as original? It must take up a lot of space to store them.....

@target, this is the wrong thread, but I take it you did the same as me and modified the 'client' 'server' program? And had it it working, but no idea why..... Thats what I did, and tried various modifications to try to understand it, but still no idea WHY they sent it the numbers they did...... and can't find out anywhere on the internet.....
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 09:48 PM
@target, this is the wrong thread, but I take it you did the same as me and modified the 'client' 'server' program? And had it it working, but no idea why.....
-Fred Nerd (October 29, 2009, 09:26 PM)

no doubt it will all seem so easy if we ever work it out...
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on October 29, 2009, 10:26 PM
We could shorten it...  Take the "F" from File and the "ucket" from Bucket...hmmm....maybe not.   :P
-skwire (October 29, 2009, 09:25 PM)

what about file in the hole (whole?)?
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 30, 2009, 03:35 AM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)


Give it a run and let me know your thoughts.

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Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on October 30, 2009, 06:38 AM
Excellent......
Thanks heaps..

One important modification/addition:
The 'Add files in selected folder' button needs a hotkey. Preferably one on the left of the keyboard.
Then instead of CTRL+select, its select, hotkey, select, hotkey...... Which is almost as easy

Also maybe the destination dialog box needs to be able to add new folder? I added one by \New Folder, which is easy enough, so maybe no need.

Other than that.... :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup:


And much thanks,

I'll send some credits around to you when I get around to loading some on..... And that will be the first software I have ever paid for.....
Long live Donation Coder, and thanks heaps skwire
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: tomos on October 30, 2009, 06:45 AM
I've decided on "File Bucket" as the name.
-skwire (October 29, 2009, 08:54 PM)
Oh no, not another Spoonerism!
-cranioscopical (October 29, 2009, 09:16 PM)
;D ;D
now that would be a name that wouldnt be forgotten :D
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 30, 2009, 06:57 AM
One important modification/addition:
The 'Add files in selected folder' button needs a hotkey. Preferably one on the left of the keyboard.
Then instead of CTRL+select, its select, hotkey, select, hotkey...... Which is almost as easy
-Fred Nerd (October 30, 2009, 06:38 AM)

Which hotkey would you like?  Ctrl+S, perhaps, for "Send"?  Whatever you want...

Also maybe the destination dialog box needs to be able to add new folder? I added one by \New Folder, which is easy enough, so maybe no need.
-Fred Nerd (October 30, 2009, 06:38 AM)

Doh, my fault.  I will add that in the next build.  Thank you.

Other than that.... :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup:
And much thanks,
I'll send some credits around to you when I get around to loading some on..... And that will be the first software I have ever paid for.....
Long live Donation Coder, and thanks heaps skwire
-Fred Nerd (October 30, 2009, 06:38 AM)

You're very welcome.  Happy to help.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Stoic Joker on October 30, 2009, 07:07 AM
D*mn that assignment that involved Winsock, it threw me right off track.
*thinks (for 100th time) I WILL master it. It won't beat me*
-Fred Nerd (October 29, 2009, 06:24 PM)

I'm with you, I've still got a flat spot on my forehead from hitting that 'wall'...
-Target (October 29, 2009, 06:28 PM)
While I'm no expert, I have spent an insane amount of time playing with WinSock code...perhaps I could help.

Also if it's not to late, I'd like to vote for FolderGroupie as a name. It's both descriptive if the programs intent and catchy. Another possible variation would be Folder(re)Groupie.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 30, 2009, 07:25 AM
I went with File Bucket as the name.   :(  Sort of like you add files to your "bucket" and then "pour" them out to the destination folder.  Corny, yeah...   :P
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on October 31, 2009, 04:09 PM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)
v1.0.1 - 2009-10-31
    + Added "Make New Folder" button to the folder browse dialog.  (Thanks, Fred Nerd)
    + Added ctrl-s hotkey that will work like clicking the "Add files in selected folder to list" button.  (Thanks, Fred Nerd)
    + Added accelerator keys to all buttons on the form.
    + Added a button to change listview view modes for the bucket list.
    + Added basic right-click context menus to the drive, tree and file list panes.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Fred Nerd on November 01, 2009, 12:13 AM
I have sent you some credits..... and thats the first time I have ever paid for software (other than indirectly [OEM windows])
Its a big day for me......

Thanks for the program, I have been/will be busy for a while yet, but I will check it out and let you know what I think....


 :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup: :Thmbsup:
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on November 01, 2009, 02:18 PM
I have sent you some credits..... and thats the first time I have ever paid for software (other than indirectly [OEM windows])
Its a big day for me......
Thanks for the program, I have been/will be busy for a while yet, but I will check it out and let you know what I think....
-Fred Nerd (November 01, 2009, 12:13 AM)

I'm honoured, thank you.  Let me know if you need anything further from the program.
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on November 01, 2009, 07:24 PM
and here's my take

copies files from the source directories (and all subfolders) to the chosen target directory

choose a drive using the drop down list (the R button refreshes this list in case you're adding removable media)

right click or space to add a folder to the list (hint - it's a good idea to let the tree finish loading before you start copying)

filter the copied files by entering extensions in filter field (comma separated, NO SPACES)

press go to copy

target directory is persistent between sessions

copy list can be selectively cleared if you add something then change your mind (select the items to remove and press the clear list button)

I'm still working on the file renaming functionality so at the moment it ignores duplicates (I'll post it when I get it finished...)

any/all feedback gratefully received

EDIT: 03/11/09 redundant attachment removed
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on November 02, 2009, 11:13 PM
ok, updated to include the rename functionality

files are renamed with a  numerical increment (_01, _02, etc)

script will also periodically (every 30secs) scan for new media or non existent media

any/all feedback gratefully received

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EDIT: redundant attachment removed
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on November 03, 2009, 04:30 PM
meh, bugfix...

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EDIT: redundant attachment removed
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on November 03, 2009, 05:50 PM
Nice job, Target.   :D
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on November 03, 2009, 07:58 PM
Nice job, Target.   :D
-skwire (November 03, 2009, 05:50 PM)

high praise  :-[ - many thanks!
Title: Re: Group files from within folders
Post by: Target on November 09, 2009, 04:55 PM
an update -

small bugfixes (my bad) and (hopefully) vastly improved tree performance

added functionality to validate the target path, and to open the target folder (click on the 'target:' label)
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on January 23, 2010, 03:47 PM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)
v1.0.3 - 2010-01-23
    + Added a filtering option.  (Thanks, R. Nesselroad)
    + Added statusbar notification when the app is scanning folders.
    + Added an options to copy or move files.  (Thanks, R. Nesselroad)
    + Added a progress bar when copying/moving files.  (Thanks, R. Nesselroad)
    ! Fixed a nasty memory leak when adding folders.

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Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on February 19, 2010, 02:02 AM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)
v1.0.4 - 2010-02-19
    + Added a "Delete to Recycle Bin" right-click option for the bucket listview.  (Thanks, R. Nesselroad)
    * Changed the icon look from the Silk set to the Fugue set found at http://www.pinvoke.com.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on February 23, 2010, 06:45 AM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)
v1.0.5 - 2010-02-23
    + Cursor keys can now control the treeview.  (Thanks, Lesmo16)
    + Added "Save list with absolute paths" and "Save list with relative paths" options.  (Thanks, Lesmo16)
    + Added "Open/run file" to each of the listviews.  This is also now the new default action so double-clicking a row will launch that file.  (Thanks, Lesmo16)
    + Ctrl-Shift-s will now act like the "Add &selected files to list" button.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: superboyac on February 23, 2010, 08:41 AM
This is good stuff!  How come I haven't seen this yet?

Just FYI, Dopus can do this using their "collections" feature.  There was another discussion about these kinds of features, i think tranglos started it.

But I like this, it's going on my flash drive.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on March 08, 2010, 04:28 AM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)
v1.0.6 - 2010-03-08
    + Last used method is now saved.  (Thanks, Lesmo16)
    ! Fixed a 120 DPI graphical glitch.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: probenet on March 12, 2010, 11:27 AM
So a simple Open folder window (allowing multiple folders to be selected)
Then read all files from inside
Select destination folder and then copy all files to there.
-Fred Nerd (October 24, 2009, 08:47 PM)

Do you want all the files copied into one destination folder (flat) or did you want the directories' structures selected preserved?
-skwire (October 25, 2009, 03:41 PM)

Hi skwire,

Do this app File Bucket have the capabilities to preserved directories structures and move or copy into the destination folder.

Thanks,
probenet
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on March 12, 2010, 11:30 AM
Not currently.  It's designed for a flat list of files.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on June 28, 2010, 03:38 AM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)
v1.0.7 - 2010-06-28
    + Added ability to add a folder to the bucket list.
    + An error log is now generated if there are problems copying or moving files.
    + Added the ability to import files and folders into the bucket from a simple text file.  Choose "File, Import text file listing" from the menu.
    + Added a Cancel button to stop file processing once it's been started.
    * Filter editing is now handled within FileBucket itself.
    * Created a more comprehensive help file.
    ! Fixed ctrl-a hotkey for upper listview.  (Thanks, Lesmo16)

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Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on June 29, 2010, 10:45 PM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)
v1.0.8 - 2010-06-29
    + Added a Unicode build.
    * Changed "Process files" button to "Start."
    ! Absolute and relative saving was reversed.
    ! Error log didn't generate newlines properly.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: Lesmo16 on June 30, 2010, 07:32 AM
Now, this app rocks!
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: Lesmo16 on July 01, 2010, 12:49 PM
Since FileBucket now handles folders as well, the methods could be renamed from "Copy files" and "Move files" to "Copy" and "Move".

BTW: What about "Delete" as an additional method for File Bucket? :) Could do the same as Deletist.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on July 02, 2010, 01:01 AM
Since FileBucket now handles folders as well, the methods could be renamed from "Copy files" and "Move files" to "Copy" and "Move".
-Lesmo16 (July 01, 2010, 12:49 PM)

Good point.  I'll change that.

BTW: What about "Delete" as an additional method for File Bucket? :) Could do the same as Deletist.
-Lesmo16 (July 01, 2010, 12:49 PM)

I really really really hate messing with user's files more than I have to.  If I did add something like this it would be a "Delete to Recycle Bin" method.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: Contro on July 05, 2010, 11:58 AM
What large post indeed. Wonderful.  :P

I would like to know if is possible or have now the additional possibility to move folder or archives, or to simply create the shortcuts (of the folders/archves selected) , instead of copying the folders. the very best would be the three options.

Best Regards.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on July 05, 2010, 12:12 PM
Sure, I can do that.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on July 05, 2010, 01:12 PM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)
v1.0.9 - 2010-07-05
    + New method: Delete to Recycle Bin.  (Thanks, Lesmo16)
    + New method: Create shortcuts only.  (Thanks, Contro)
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: Contro on July 05, 2010, 02:08 PM
 :-* :P
I'test the best I can and will comment

Best Regards
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: Contro on July 08, 2010, 06:15 AM
First impressions :

1) I think the program is better is more flexible. Is not an addon of the explorer. Need specific execution and don't have quickeys.
2) The program don't have drag and drop. Need a good user.

 :P

Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: Lesmo16 on July 09, 2010, 12:46 AM
With sort on Filename or Path column, the upper list view sorts files and folders mixed. That results in a quite cluttered list sometimes.

Would it be possible to sort folders and files separately - folders first and then the files?
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on July 10, 2010, 03:59 PM
Website (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/file-bucket.php) | Download (http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/file_bucket/FileBucket.zip)
v1.1.0 - 2010-07-10
    * When selecting a folder in the tree, folders are now added at the top of
      the upper listview instead of being interspersed with the files.  Sorting
      with the column headers will still intersperse the two. (Thanks, Lesmo16)
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: Lesmo16 on July 11, 2010, 11:31 AM
Thanks a lot! :up:
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: rgdot on August 07, 2010, 03:40 PM
Love it thanx, did a review of it on my site (http://www.rgdot.com/bl/2010/08/07/organize-files-with-file-bucket/).
One thing I mentioned in the review is that any filtering must be done before files are added (?) but since the filter button is on the right it can get confusing and not go with a left to right flow.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on August 09, 2010, 07:52 AM
Thanks for the review, rgdot, I appreciate it.   :D
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: mouser on January 22, 2011, 07:19 PM
filebucket written up on freewaregenius today:
http://www.freewaregenius.com/2011/01/22/filebucket-use-a-virtual-file-basket-to-perform-copying-moving-and-other-operations/
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: lanux128 on February 01, 2011, 07:49 PM
found another filebucket writeup, this time on addictive tips (http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/file-bucket-creates-virtual-container-of-files-folders-to-perform-operations/).
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on February 02, 2011, 04:55 AM
filebucket written up on freewaregenius today:
http://www.freewaregenius.com/2011/01/22/filebucket-use-a-virtual-file-basket-to-perform-copying-moving-and-other-operations/
-mouser (January 22, 2011, 07:19 PM)
found another filebucket writeup, this time on addictive tips (http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/file-bucket-creates-virtual-container-of-files-folders-to-perform-operations/).
-lanux128 (February 01, 2011, 07:49 PM)

Cool.   :D  Thanks for the heads up, guys.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: cubensos on February 22, 2011, 09:40 AM
hello!

i really like your tool.
but i miss one feature:
the ability to create folders in the bucket.
because, if you copy lots of single files, you could put them in a folder..

with best regards
cubensos
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: skwire on February 22, 2011, 04:39 PM
Thanks for the feedback, cubensos, and welcome to the site.  As for creating folders in the bucket, I think this falls outside the design of File Bucket which is to collect files and folders destined for a single destination.
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: TehBotolSosro on September 22, 2013, 03:35 AM
i just found the software, and its awesome,
but seem the software could not handle big file (more than 5gb each file)
as its not responding when i tried to copy a folder with big file inside them (the program hang, and progress bar stuck at zero)
i'm using win 8, i will tried with smaller size later...

hopefully u still update this program as i would like to request couple of feature if its possible
like drag drop from the tree to the bucket list, resizable window in bucket list, show folder size correctly (now it only show 0 size for folder)

thx
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: almr3k on April 18, 2014, 06:45 AM
dear sir

file bucket is a good program

i am saving source file  links in a text file when ever i want to copy i import links from text file

if destination folder is not available i asks to create

good

in the same way if i rename source folder  and link from text file will become different
in such condition it is skipping the file it must give an error log if one of the source file is not available

thanks
mohan
Title: Re: DONE: Group files from within folders
Post by: lmoseley on June 05, 2014, 11:57 PM
Although old, I see that this post is still getting activity, so I may as well join in.  As it happens, just this week I had to solve this very problem.  I decided on a quick and dirty solution, which I will share.

I keep a temporary directory that I use just for this.  The temp dir contains one file, WALK.BAT.  Whatever directories I want to process, I either COPY or MOVE them to this directory.  Then, double-click WALK.BAT.

WALK.BAT contains a single batch file command, which I split into multiple lines here for readability:

FOR /D %%X IN (*.*) DO (
    CD %%X
    MOVE *.* ..
    CD ..
    )

The /D tells the FOR statement to look only at directories, not files, and to process them one at a time.
*.* tells FOR to select all directories.
For each directory in the TEMP directory...
1. Change to that directory...
2. MOVE (or change to COPY) all files it finds there to the directory one level up, namely the TEMP dir that I am using
3. Change directory to the directory one level up, namely the TEMP dir
4. Repeat until done.

When moving, this takes only seconds to run, even for hundreds of source directories.

Enjoy...