Burning Large File to Multiple DVDs

I am trying to burn a large group of files to multiple DVDs. I have Roxio Toast at work and all I do is drag all the items into the CD and it tells me how many DVDs it will require and asks me for the next one when the first is done. Pretty easy. I dont have toast at home and am wondering how to do that with the default built in burn software.
I did a search, but my search skills are lacking and after pages of non-related seaching I figured I would just post the question.

I'm also interested in this question and am confused.
Are you talking about * Explanation 1) making duplicates of a CD without having to manually drag every single folder onto a dvd - or * Explanation 2) copying one set of data, too large for one DVD, across multiple DVDs (like span/concatenation).
Itchandscratch - in the subject line you say 'large file' then 'group of files' in your explanation. If the files are in a group (comprised of smaller individual files) could you not say, halve them and burn onto two disks - or is the folder system of the group complex? But then you say
"I have Roxio Toast at work and all I do is drag all the items into the CD and it tells me how many DVDs it will require and asks me for the next one when the first is done" Suggests not Explanation 1
KJK555 You say "Drag and drop files and folders until image reaches DVD size.
Close image." Which made me think we are talking about explnation 1
Sorry if i'm being stupid. I'm interested but confused! : )

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