| Prior to starting the review of the procedure of directory tree prints it will be useful to illuminate what a directory tree is. Inasmuch as a directory tree constitutes a certain structural formation it will be logical to analyse its structural components, such as directories, sub-folders, files and so on.
The first level of the information storage on the computer is a file. A file represents a set of bytes defining the contents of the file. Every file is named in its own manner. The data in the file may be different: data, a program code, pictures, a movie or any other information. The purpose of the file is determined by its contents and the program it is used with.
A directory tree is a structural formation for files storage in operational system of each PC. The foundation of the directory tree is named root directory in which you may set up other directories (known as sub-directories) or simply new files. Directories are generally called folders. This is precisely the same thing. Any sub-folder in its turn includes internal directories and files. Such division may be accomplished endless number of times. In general the system of all data on the personal computer contained in directories, sub-directories and files makes a so-called directory tree. What's amazing, a directory tree possesses a real tree structure – such words as "branches" and "root" are common in computer world.
There are situations when you have to print directory list to memorize the files on the disc you've just burned. Excellent 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 content of the folders to the files of such formats as pdf or html. Such programs are usually suitable for both novices and experienced users with high demands. So, if you're a web-master that needs to have professional-looking directory listing for a website, you have an opportunity to do this using special software. |
