From: "Robert Comer" 

Thanks for the info.  I haven't played much with it yet, I haven't had to
search for anything.

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Bob Comer





"John Beckett"  wrote in message
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> "Robert Comer"  wrote in message
> news::
>> I just downloaded that, the UI is , ahem, a bit dated.  I'll play with it
>> awhile though, looks like it may be what I want.
>
> There is nothing better than ZTree for really seeing what files you have.
> However, it does take a bit of pain to figure out the usage.
>
> As Gary said, the main point is that you can just log files, then walk
> away leaving it to grind away for a few minutes. Once it is done, you can
> very quickly see what is going on. You are supposed to be smart enough to
> realise that if something changes files after you have logged them, then
> ZTree will not know that until you relog.
>
> Couple of tips: Press B to view all files in branch (folder and
> subfolders). Then press F for the filespec (e.g. *.doc).
> Press Alt+F to change file display (e.g. to view details).
> Press Alt+S to change sort order.
>
> Sorting with the M (number) option is sensational when you have a numbered
> sequence of files (rfc9.txt, rfc10.txt, rfc20.txt).
>
> Press F1 when at a prompt for help. After Alt+F you can enter some stuff
> to select (for example) all *.doc files with size > 1000 bytes and
> modified date > whatever.
>
> When looking at folders, pressing Alt+K is pretty cute. You can see
> directory usage in an easy way (per folder or per whole branch).
>
> Warnings: I think ZTree defaults to use an OEM charset (details are very
> vague in my mind). Anyway, by default it cannot manipulate files with
> certain weird characters in the name (e.g. an em dash rather than an ANSI
> dash).
>
> Also I think another default means ZTree will not copy alternate streams
> when it copies a file (if you have any of these).
>
> John
>

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