A client is asking for a directory tree so they can identify the location of the files they are seeking. I was hoping to run a command like xcopy to copy all of the folders without their files for them to reference as a directory tree. Is there any way to do this for notes? Please be detailed as I’m a novice.
Subject: Not doable through XCopy
Files are stored in databases rather than on the file system. Each room within a QuickR would have its own set of files, but these would be stored within that database. Is the client looking for a site map that would just be a general indication of where to find files related to a given topic? I have seen some manually maintained site maps that are intended to make it easier to find documents; these are somewhat like a directory tree. There is no AI behind this, just a person or persons putting up guideposts for those using the site.
There are software packages like PowerMapper that will crawl a web site, and that can provide a tree view of the contents. The reports generated by such programs are generally too granular to be useful. For example, if the site is for tracking the construction of an office building from start to finish, you would have sections for the different phases of the project. If every link or file is included in the tree view, then that becomes unreadable. Also, the users of the site might not care about phases that have been completed but are focused on the phase the construction project is currently in. I believe that companies that produce software like PowerMapper recognize the need for less granular views (which is what I believe your client wants), and give them names like table of contents or table map. However, there is no AI component at work here, so the results are not as useful as what a curated view provides.