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Printing Question

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nsrii

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Jan 11, 2005
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I've searched and searched for the answer to this, but can anyone tell me how I can print a file directory/folder listing?? I do a lot of work that involves handing CDs off and it would be nice if I could print out the files that are on the CD straight from the folder.

I am hoping that there is something native in the OS that does this, beyond making a capture of the screen or using third party software.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nick
 
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angelneo

macrumors 68000
Jun 13, 2004
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afk
There's a way for you to output the directory listing to a text file via Termainal (unix to the rescue). I actually found the commands off the web. quoted from the link:
ls -RF > ~/Desktop/folder_list.txt

The -R flag drills recursively into sub folders.
The -F flag writes a trailing slash '/' after folders, and a trailing asterisk '*' after executable files.
folder_list.txt is the name of the file you want the output of the recursive ls command to write out to. Feel free to use something more descriptive as you wish.
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The link provides more help and can be found here: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2004020716455773

EDIT: found out that BBEdit also does the same thing, just click and drag
 
Veldek

Veldek

macrumors 68000
Mar 29, 2003
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This would also be a nice feature for iTunes: printing the contents of a playlist in jewel case size.
 
N

nsrii

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jan 11, 2005
7
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angelneo said:
There's a way for you to output the directory listing to a text file via Termainal (unix to the rescue). I actually found the commands off the web. quoted from the link:

The link provides more help and can be found here: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2004020716455773

EDIT: found out that BBEdit also does the same thing, just click and drag
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Thanks for the tip! I saw something similar to this, but I was looking for something more graphical. However, I guess it wouldn't make much difference, since the person(s) using the CD would have access to the contents.

Thanks again,
Nick
 
rdowns

rdowns

macrumors Penryn
Jul 11, 2003
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You could always use Command-Shift-4 to take a screen shot and include the .pdf file on the CD.
 
Sparky's

Sparky's

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Feb 11, 2004
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Why Apple removed this feature from OS X is beyond me, our company still uses OS 9.2.2 for our mainstay production work. I work in Commercial Printing and when we send printing jobs to and from customers and outside vendors, it's a neccessity to print a "contents" list of the documents, fonts, linked graphics, etc. I can't see why a request to Apple couldn't get this feature back (OK a strong loud lobby would do better).
 
Mitthrawnuruodo

Mitthrawnuruodo

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Mar 10, 2004
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Veldek said:
This would also be a nice feature for iTunes: printing the contents of a playlist in jewel case size.
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Erh... try cmd-P (or File -> Print...) and you'll see a lot of choices, among them jewel case with coverart from your artwork... or a plain list...
 
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