Create a text file consisting of the names of every object in a folder

[acantor]

I want to generate a file that contains the names of every folder and every file in a particular folder. I am trying to avoid a clunky solution like this:
 

Repeat the number of objects in the folder

	Press F2   // Rename the item, which causes the object to be selected

	Clipboard Copy

	Press Esc  // Escape from rename

	Switch to an open file

	Clipboard Paste

	Switch to the list of folders and files

	Press Down Arrow  // Navigate to the next item

Repeat End	

I should be able to do this from the command line using this:

dir > list.txt

But I do not have administrative rights to access the folder from the command prompt.

Looking forward to seeing your cool MEP ideas!

 

[acantor]

I figured it out... and only three lines of code for the folder names, and three more lines for the file names.
 

<REPEAT WITH FOLDER Path="C:\\Users\\Alan\\Documents\\Test" OnlyFiles="FALSE" Destination="%x%" FullPath="FALSE" ProcSubfolders="FALSE"/>
<TEXT TYPE Action="0" Text="%x%<ENTER>"/>
<END REPEAT/>


Repeat with Folder C:\Users\Alan\Documents\Test
  Text Type (Simulate Keystrokes): %x%<ENTER>
End Repeat

 

Another example of the versatility of Macro Express Pro!

[Cory]

Correct. Here again you need to use MEP's file manipulation commands and stay away form Window File Explorer.