Clone Folder Widget!

This widget uses only 2 objects to clone a folder and all sub folders and files to another folder. all you need to do is set the input file and output file strings contained in the folder tree object and it will automatically copy the folder.

known issues: will not overwrite a file... the output name cannot be the same as an existing folder in the directory.

Thanks Skeets.

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Please, consider this, since you're posting this as a public example.

I will now try to decipher the meaning of Nifflas' comment.

The event editor only shows 3 items, but also says All events, All objects. This leads me to believe that the middle objects were cropped out, rather than hidden.

The objects at the side of the image are more cryptic. Is there a meaning?

Can, Cat, Food
Popup, Message, Box, Alert, Notice
Disc, CD, DVD
Sign

What could these mean?

Signs Can Popup?
Can the popups, ditch(discthcth) the signs?

The can is the only thing I can be sure of it's meaning. Clearly it means Nifflas likes cat food. Or else he didn't feed his cat(s).

Does the popup refer to a notice, more specifically an alert, stating something is wrong. Actually, that is a confirmation dialog. Are you sure you are happy with the way this is done? Do you wish to continue?

Maybe the disc is amalgamous(4th time using that word today, still don't know what it means) with the Disc 2 of the MMF2 Case. Could that mean this work isn't original, as would make sense by the events being shown. Were they copied from another example?

The sign. On the roads it shows how far to the next potential destination. Does this mean the widget is unrefined and is far from being done? Or does it mean that it is getting close, but not there yet.

I will be quiet now.

Basically, which of these representations of the same set of events are the most helpful, given that you'd later want to come back and change your code, or if you'd like someone else to learn from it and follow your thoughts?

Commenting code is quick, easy, and essential. I comment everything, even if nobody else will see the code. Not commenting a public example that other users will see is beyond my understanding. It's like selling a can with an unidentified content, or forgetting to put the name of the location of a sign.

hehe I figured it out from the title of the picture :)

I'm sorry I'm apparently not as neat as some people.... I didn't really plan on looking at the code again, really, since it works fine... my apologies if this bugs you....

ok fine... for those of you who like comments I did it. While doing it, I even realized one event that wasn't needed. so... here it is fully commented...

You really do need to get in the habit of using comments. Not just for other people that need to read the source file, but for your own sanity in a large project. Any decent programmer will tell you commenting is a must no matter what coding langauge you use.

It's awesome that you did comment it!

Nice widget! This is definitely one of those things that you want the code to be prewritten for, as otherwise you'll just think "oh, I can't be bothered...". So good work.

And also, Nifflas' picture made me laugh. I think all points on this forum should be raised in photo form from now on.

So, I was using my Clone folder widget, when I realized it was faulty. So I fixed it up, its flawless now. I also added the ability to delete an entire folder. DO NOT change this behavior unless you know EXACTLY what you are doing... one of the early versions of this (I tested without thinking) deleted files it wasn't supposed to. However, it is now heavily tested and works as intended. If you change the code, no guarantees. Anyway, it works the same. First, you need all three objects, then just put something in the input and output strings on the main widget to copy, and change the folder to delete string to delete a folder. I promise its safe as long as you don't change anything.



P.S.- I know its not commented, and I don't plan to look at the code anytime soon, let alone comment it. The code itself is self explanatory.

Hi Skeets, I'm sorry for being so ignorant about this, but despite looking at your comented versions I have no idea how to begin with this widgit. :(

What do I to to commence the folder copying?

I assume I need to use something like the file extension to let the user designate a floder to copy...then again perhaps to designate the desired location and desired folder name..but how do I feed this information into your widget and get it to do its thing?

I'm sure these are stupid questions. :(

HolyMonkey, remember the are no stupid questions on these forums.

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all you have to do is change the "input" alterable string and the "output" alterable string and it will start automatically. Sorry if I wasn't clear on that... (alterable strings on the tree control object)

P.S., make sure you have the 3rd edition, or else it has a chance of not getting the whole folder (fixed in Clone Folder 3.)

thanks much for clarifying for me :)