File Search > Move checked files

This button allows you to move all files in the search result lists, which are checked left of their file name, to a new destination that you may specify.

If you choose a file system location as target for the relocation process, all files will be moved there under preservation of the original file system structure. You may also move the checked files to a ZIP file. Optionally all performed operations can be written to a log file.

TIP: You can easily check a group of files by keeping the space bar pressed or by selecting multiple files with the Shift or Ctrl key and then use the context menu.

Move Operations:

Move checked files to Recycle Bin	Moves check-marked files directly to the Recycle Bin. To definitively delete these files, you have to empty the Recycle Bin.
Delete checked files from disk	Deletes check-marked files after a confirmation prompt has been displayed.
Move checked files to ZIP file	Moves check-marked files to a ZIP file you specify. ZIP files containing Unicode paths can only be unzipped properly by Unicode compatible ZIP tools like WinRar or WinZip (See: "Unicode Zip files").
Move checked files to path	Moves check-marked files to the path you specify. The original directory structure will be preserved in the destination path. Optionally the security attributes can be copied as well. If this option is not active, the moved files will inherit the security attributes from the parent elements. A further option allows to leave shortcuts or link at the original position, see below.
Pass files to executable as parameter	For every checked file an executable file will be called and the full path of the file will be passed as parameter on the caommand line. The exectuable file may also be a batch file, a VBScript or something similar.

Move Options:

Delete empty directories after moving	Deletes all folders that have been emptied due to this move operation.
Preserve directory structure	If this option is activated, the file system structure will be kept at the destination. If this option is unchecked, all files will be moved into one folder. Note: Only available for "Zip" and "Move to path" operation.
Automatically rename existing files	If this option is activated, files will be automatically renamed if a file with the same name already exists in the destination. Note: Only available for "Zip" and "Move to path" operation.
Preserve permissions of the original file	If this option is activated, the permissions of the original file will be used for the file in the new location Note: Only available for "Move to path" operation.
Leave shortcut/link at original location pointing to new location	If this option is activated, a shortcut or link will be created at the original location that points to the new location to where the file has been moved. If you choose to leave a link and the files are on the same partition, then a hardlinks will be created. If creation of a hardlink is not possible, a symbolic link is used under Windows Vista and later. If this is not possible too, a Windows shortcut will be created instead as fallback. Note: Only available for "Move to path" operation.

Logging:

Number of checked objects	States the total number of check-marked objects for your information.
Total size of checked files	Displays the total size of all check-marked files.
Log performed operations to:	Produces a log file with the name of your choice under the path of your choice. Environment variables like %DATE% or %TIME% can be used in the file name.

Logging your file moving / archiving / deleting activities provides lucidity and security for your system maintenance and is highly recommended.

The log produced by TreeSize Professional shows all the necessary details to trace a maintenance act and will be saved in txt-format. A typical log file looks like this :

TreeSize Professional is starting move operation on 30.11.2007 10:50.

Moving the files to: C:\Obsolete\

"C:\WINDOWS\BGInfo.bmp" => "C:\Obsolete\C\WINDOWS\BGInfo.bmp"

"C:\WINDOWS\Help\article.chm" => "C:\Obsolete\C\WINDOWS\Help\article.chm"

Finished at 30.11.2007 10:50.

Freed Space: 7407476 Bytes (7 MB)