Script to Create folders in folders

[ed0z16k]

Hi All,

 

I need help creating a Script file to create folders inside of other folders.

 

The specific issue I am having is I need to create Documents and a Photos folder inside of others. I have a list of over 100 usernames, (all with different names but on the same directory). All these folders are empty and I wish to create the two folders inside of the username.

 

Having a script like this would save me a great deal of time.

 

Can anyone shed some light on this?

 

Thanks

[ChrisH]

Just go to the command prompt

CD to the root of the directory and type:

 

for /d %i in (*) do mkdir %i\Photos && mkdir %i\Documents

 

Simples.

[ed0z16k]

Brilliant, Would love to know what all the commands mean.

[ChrisH]

for /d

A loop that goes through directories

 

%i

This holds the name of the current directory it has found

 

 in (*)

 

Use a wildcard for working with multiple directories

 

mkdir %i\Photos && mkdir %i\Documents

 

and finish with 2 make directory command joined together with an and (&&). Every pass the %i is converted to the current folder.

 

for /d - Loop through directory | SS64.com

[ed0z16k]

Very useful information.

 

Thanks