17th August 2001
Once in a while, a hard copy of a folder's contents is required. Maybe you want to keep a list of files handy for future reference? Or, perhaps you care to keep a detailed list of what's stashed away on that Zip disk. No need for special tools, since a simple batch file will do the trick. Create a new text file in your favorite text editor and enter / paste the following: "@dir /a %1 > lpt1" (sans quotes). Save the file as DIRPRINT.BAT in your SendTo folder. Now, when you right-click on a folder, you can send it right to this batch file. On to the printer its list of contents will march. You can also add the "/s" switch to the command to include subfolders, but keep in mind that this may tax your inkwell. You could end up burning through an entire ream of paper (or three) if you're not careful!