Getting folders only

[imtrobin]

Hi,

I have question on using Drag Drop Robot 1.08 to zip up files. The sample shows using %2 as a source parameter to the zip program.

When I drag folders into DDR, it becomes like this e.g

c:\folders\folderA
c:\folders\folderB
c:\folders\folderC

What I want is to zip up the files without the C:\folders\.. ie only relative directory structure.

Anyway I can do that without putting all the folders in C:\ drive?

[mouser]

CAREFULLY try these (semi-documented) features:
   // %p = short path
   // %P = long path
   // %no = short name (without ext)
   // %NO = long name (without ext)
   // %n = short name (with ext)
   // %N = long name (with ext)
   // %e = extension

so i think if you drag+drop
c:\folders\folderA

then %p will be "C:\folders"
and %NO would be "folderA"

let me know if it works

[mouser]

actually i've just read your post again
i think what you are asking is *not* how to get fields as i posted,

but you want to provide a commandline option to winzip to tell it only to store RELATIVE directory information?
is that right?

there should be a commandline option in zip/winzip for that.

[imtrobin]

but you want to provide a commandline option to winzip to tell it only to store RELATIVE directory information?
is that right?

-mouser (August 09, 2005, 11:07 AM)

No. Actually I'm using winrar, but it is the same principle. The folders I drag in has the C:\Folders\folderA, and using %2 passes the whole string in meaning the zip file has a structure like so

Folders
  folderA

instead of just folderA. The %NO option works perfectly. thanks!

[mouser]

cool 

if you ever forget, these options are in the help file, in the "Tips+Tricks" section.

[imtrobin]

The %NO options aren't documented.

[mouser]

i might need to update the help file, i have it in mine.

[imtrobin]

Hmm, I encountered a situation where the %NO doesn't work... when my folders have . in them.

[mouser]

if you're only working with folders try %N

[mouser]

did i mention i'm happy someone is actually using this program 

requests for new features are welcome.

[imtrobin]

thanks

I'm haven't investigated this yet, but does it take into account of the return value of the command line program?

ie. most programs return 0 if successful, or some other int otherwise.

So if the return value is an error, then print out a large warning red text in the redirected window.

[mouser]

currently drag&drop doesnt pay attention to the return code, but thats a good idea for a feature to add as an option.

[vanchimp]

To get only folders (directories) within a specific location on your computer, you can use various methods depending on the operating system you're using. Here's how you can do it on different platforms:

1. Windows (Command Prompt or PowerShell):
Using Command Prompt:
Open Command Prompt (cmd).
Navigate to the directory where you want to list only folders by using the cd command.
Run the following command to list only directories:
cmd
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dir /AD
The /AD switch lists only directories (folders).
Using PowerShell:
Open PowerShell.
Navigate to the desired directory using cd.
Run the following command:
powershell
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Get-ChildItem -Directory
This command lists all directories in the current location.
2. macOS and Linux (Terminal):
Using Terminal:
Open Terminal.

Navigate to the directory where you want to list only folders using the cd command.

Run the following command:

bash
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ls -d */
The -d option prevents ls from listing the contents of directories, and */ matches only directories.
Alternatively, you can use:

bash
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find . -maxdepth 1 -type d
This command lists all directories within the current directory. The -maxdepth 1 option limits the search to the current directory level.