| Before starting the review of the procedure of directory tree and file list prints it will be helpful to provide an explanation for what a directory tree is. Since a directory tree represents a certain structural formation it will be logical to view its structural components, such as directories or folders, sub-folders, files and so forth.
The first level of the information storing on the PC is a file. A file is a collection of bytes determining the contents of the file. Every file has its own name. The information in the file may be in different forms: data or text, a program code, pictures, a movie or other data. The function of the file is determined by its content and the program it was created with.
A directory tree constitutes a structural formation for files storing in operational system of every computer. The basis of the directory tree is known as root directory where you may form other directories (aka sub-directories) or just new files. Directories are also called folders. This is exactly the same thing. Each sub-directory in its turn contains inward folders and files. The procedure of division may be accomplished endless number of times. On the whole the system of all information on the personal computer contained in directories, sub-directories and files constitutes a so-called directory tree. What is amazing, a directory tree has a real tree structure – such words as "root" and "branches" have entrenched themselves in computer world.
There are situations when you need to print files list to memorize the files on the compact disc you've just burned. Good news here is that there are specialized programs that allow to create stylish tree directory prints within minutes. Besides, you may export the content of the directories to the files of PDF and HTML formats. Such programs are usually suitable both for novices and experienced users with high demands. So, if you're a web-master that needs to have professional-looking directory listing for a website, you have an opportunity to do this with the help of special software. |
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