| Before starting the description of the procedure of directory tree and file listing prints it will be helpful to clarify what a directory tree is. Inasmuch as a directory tree is a structural composition it's reasonable to view its structural components, such as files, directories, sub-folders etc.
The first level of the data storing on the computer is a file. A file constitutes a collection of bytes defining the contents of the file. Each file is named in its own manner. The data in the file may be in various forms: data or text, a program code, pictures, a movie or anything else. The function of the file is fixed by its content and the program it was created with.
A directory tree constitutes a structural composition for files storing in operational system of each PC. The base of the directory tree is named root directory where you may set up other directories (also known as subdirectories) or simply new files. Directories are commonly called folders. This is precisely the same thing. Every sub-directory in its turn contains inside directories and files. The process of division may be accomplished infinite number of times. In general the system of all data on the personal computer contained in folders, subfolders and files makes a so-called directory tree. What is interesting, a directory tree possesses a real tree structure – such terms as "root" and "branches" are common in computer world.
There are situations when you need to print directory list to memorize the files on the disc you have burned. Great news is that there are specialized programs that give a chance to create stylish tree directory prints in a couple of minutes. Moreover, you may export the contents of the folders to the files of PDF and HTML formats. Such programs are commonly suitable for both novices and experienced users with high requirements. In such a way, if you are a web-master that needs to have professional-looking folder listing for a web page, you have an opportunity to do this with the help of special software. |
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