FOLDER SIZE REPORTING

Many FolderSizes users frequently ask how to generate comprehensive listings of folders or files within specific directories. This is especially useful when you need to document your file system structure, share information with colleagues, or prepare reports for administrative purposes.

Why FolderSizes Search Is the Perfect Solution

The FolderSizes Search tool excels at creating detailed, flat (non-hierarchical) listings of files and folders with extensive metadata that other utilities simply don’t provide. These listings include:

• File/folder size
• Allocated size (“size on disk”)
• Owner information
• Attributes (hidden, system, etc.)
• Path and name lengths
• Folder depth
• And much more

Beyond just generating these comprehensive lists, FolderSizes allows you to:

• Export results in various formats
• Print listings for documentation
• Directly manage found items (copy, delete, or archive)
• Schedule automated report generation
• Save and load search configurations
• Search across multiple local and network locations simultaneously

Step-by-Step Example: Creating a List of Image Files

Let’s walk through a practical example of using FolderSizes to create a listing of all image files in a specific directory:

1. Click the Search button in the main window ribbon bar
2. On the Search Paths tab, click the New Path button and browse for your target folder
3. Switch to the Search Rules tab and click the New Rule button
4. Select New File Rule from the dropdown menu
5. (Optional) Give your rule a descriptive name instead of the default “Rule #1”
6. In the Name tab of the file rule editor, click the Presets button
7. Select Images from the preset list
8. Click OK to save the rule
9. Click the Start button to begin the search

Results will appear in real-time as FolderSizes processes your files. From here, you can sort, filter, export, or print your comprehensive image file listing.

Beyond the Basics

The Search tool’s capabilities extend far beyond this simple example. You can:

• Create folder rules to match specific directories instead of files
• Combine multiple file and folder rules for complex searches
• Match against a wide range of criteria:
  • Names and patterns
  • File attributes
  • Size ranges
  • Name or path length
  • Age (creation, modification, or access dates)
  • Owner information
  • Folder depth
  • And more

The FolderSizes Search tool provides unmatched versatility for creating detailed file and folder listings that include all the critical information you need. Whether for documentation, reporting, or system management, these capabilities make organizing and understanding your file system structure significantly easier.

If you have specific questions about achieving particular goals with the Search tool, our support team is always ready to help with customized solutions for your file listing needs.