Searching Computer for files

I'm sure this has been asked but I would like to know how, if possible, to search the computer through Itunes for the different types of audio, video files. Thanks

File > Add Folder to Library. Point it to the major folders containing your media, such as My Music or My Documents. It will go thru the folder and all its subfolders, and add any compatible file to the iTunes library that is not already in the library.

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How to Provide search Help for files on Application Server

Hi Guys,
               Can anyone tell me How to Provide search Help for files on Application Server. I have put a file name on selection screen. I want to give search help for files on application server.
Thanks & Regards.
Harish.

Hi Harish,
Use the following code,
tables sxpgcotabe.
data: lt_execprot LIKE btcxpm OCCURS 0 WITH HEADER LINE,
        w_filepath(60)       TYPE c, --> length depending on your Directory path.
SELECT SINGLE *
    FROM sxpgcotabe
         WHERE name = 'LIST_DB2DUMP'
           AND opsystem = sy-opsys.
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
    SELECT SINGLE *
      FROM sxpgcotabe
           WHERE name = 'LIST_DB2DUMP'
             AND opsystem = 'UNIX'.
    IF sy-subrc <> 0.
      MESSAGE e000 WITH 'External operating system command '
                        'LIST_DB2DUMP not found'.
    ENDIF.
ENDIF.
sxpgcotabe-parameters = p_filepath. --> provide the directory path.
CALL FUNCTION 'SXPG_COMMAND_EXECUTE'
       EXPORTING
            commandname                   = sxpgcotabe-name
            additional_parameters         = sxpgcotabe-parameters
            operatingsystem               = sxpgcotabe-opsystem
       TABLES
            exec_protocol                 = lt_execprot
       EXCEPTIONS
            no_permission                 = 1
            command_not_found             = 2
            parameters_too_long           = 3
            security_risk                 = 4
            wrong_check_call_interface    = 5
            program_start_error           = 6
            program_termination_error     = 7
            x_error                       = 8
            parameter_expected            = 9
            too_many_parameters           = 10
            illegal_command               = 11
            wrong_asynchronous_parameters = 12
            cant_enq_tbtco_entry          = 13
            jobcount_generation_error     = 14
            OTHERS                        = 15.
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
    MESSAGE e000 WITH text-e01 p_filepath. "Directory failed
ENDIF.
Loop round the directory list, split each line up into a line table
and get the last data for each line, should be the filename
Then build the dirlist.
REFRESH t_dirlist.
LOOP AT lt_execprot.
    REFRESH t_dirline.
    SPLIT lt_execprot-message AT space INTO TABLE t_dirline.
    DESCRIBE TABLE t_dirline LINES w_nolines.
    READ TABLE t_dirline INDEX w_nolines.
    MOVE t_dirline-data TO t_dirlist-filename.
    APPEND t_dirlist.
ENDLOOP.
Here you will get all the files in the directory mentioned in Application server.
For displaying them as a Search help use the FM '/BMC/ZPOPUP_GET_VALUE'
Pass the Internal table to this FM.
Regards,
Paul.

Searching Computer for music

Is there any other way besides the inital set up to search your computer for music. All my music got moved and i didn't want to go through and refind it all i just want to search my computer and import it all again. Is there any way to do that?

Yes, use the iTunes command File > Add Folder to Library, and point it to "My Music" or whatever high-level folder(s) contain your song files. iTunes will scan the folder and all its subfolders, and will add what it finds to the library.

How long should migration assistant take to inspect computer for files to transfer

just purchased a mac book pro. I'm attempting to migrate my pc files to the mac. I've successfully installed migration assistant on my pc.
Migration assistant on the mac has been " inspecting your computer" for over 12 hours. Is this normal? I'm hesitant to turn it off in case it will finish eventually

If you mean it's been fifteen minutes and nothing has happened then most likely it's stuck. What are you migrating from and to?
How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac

My itunes will not search computer for all songs stored.

I rencently reinstalled itunes to try to get it to reconize a external burner. It will now not automatically search the computer for all the songs that were orignally there.

Yes.
You should have copied everything from the old computer to the new one.
Type "move itunes library" into the google search bar

Search help for files

Hello, is there any search help for searching files in local pc?
I need it for a dynpro.
Any help?
Thanks!

Hi ,
Try this way...
PROCESS ON VALUE-REQUEST.
FIELD <DYNPRO-FIELDNAME> MODULE F4_filename.
MODULE F4_filename INPUT.
* Drop down to retrieve File Path
DATA: w_lcnt      TYPE i,
        t_lfilename TYPE filetable,
        w_lfilename LIKE LINE OF t_lfilename.
CALL METHOD cl_gui_frontend_services=>file_open_dialog
    EXPORTING
      window_title            = 'Find File Path'
    CHANGING
      file_table              = t_lfilename
      rc                      = w_lcnt
    EXCEPTIONS
      file_open_dialog_failed = 1
      cntl_error              = 2
      error_no_gui            = 3
      not_supported_by_gui    = 4
      OTHERS                  = 5.
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
ENDIF.
READ TABLE t_lfilename INTO w_lfilename INDEX 1.
IF sy-subrc NE 0.
    CLEAR w_lfilename.
ENDIF.
<DYNPRO-FIELDNAME> = w_lfilename-filename.
ENDMODULE.
regards,
Prabhudas

Search OS for files

Greetings:
Does anyone if there is a method of searching a certain directory on the OS for files meeting certain criteria? For example, say I wanted to search a certain network drive for all *.txt files or something.
Thanks,
Chris

did you ever get a reply to this?
i'm working on a similiar issue right now, and my current solution is to issue a HOST (or win_api_shell.winexec) command that runs the NT DIR command and writes the output to a file, then process the file with TEXT_IO (not very elegant). Did you come up with a better solution?

Automator script search document for file name, and rename file to date

Hi all,
I'm having a hard time with Automator... and I can't figure out how it's done!
Searched the web for it a couple of times, spend hours with Automator already, but I guess my need is random!
The thing is:
I got a folder with 1066 files, all the files has random names.....
I got a document (now it's html, but can convert it to PDF or txt or so ever....) with the coressponding random file names in the html.... some words before that there is the date the photo was taken in this format: 08/25/11
Now I want somehow make automator search that folder each filename... match it in the document with the filename, and rename the files in the folder to the date the photo's were taken.... and that for all 1066 files.....
anybody a great idea? Some help? I'm a real newby at Automator scrips!
thanks

Have you considered A Better Finder Rename 9?
A Better Finder Rename 9: The Batch File Renamer for Mac OS X
Otherwise, what you propose seems to be rather like carving the Pieta using a plastic butter knife. But, if you want, here's one example of a rough algorithm to start ...
* translate the HTML to ASCII text in this format: filename (date)
* read one line at a time from the ASCII file
* for each line, search the folder for the file
* rename the file according to the (date)
BTW, you might avoid a strict renaming according to just the date.
Best luck with this project.
JJW

Intermedia text search error for file system

I would like to search a text from a file. store in the file system. I have done the following procedures but when i create i get error.
BEGIN
CTX_DDL.CREATE_PREFERENCE('search_docroot_pref','FILE_DATASTORE');
CTX_DDL.SET_ATTRIBUTE('search_docroot_pref','path','c:/temp/abc');
END;
Now when i create INDEX with following syntex
CREATE INDEX mysearch_ind ON mytable(mycolumn) INDEXTYPE IS
CTXSYS.context parameters('datastore search_docroot_pref');
I get the following errors.
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-29855: error occurred in the execution of ODCIINDEXCREATE routine
ORA-20000: interMedia Text error:
DRG-50704: Net8 listener is not running or cannot start external procedures
ORA-28575: unable to open RPC connection to external procedure agent
ORA-06512: at "CTXSYS.DRUE", line 126
ORA-06512: at "CTXSYS.TEXTINDEXMETHODS", line 54
ORA-06512: at line 1
Can any body tell me where i am wrong.
Thanks,

Hi
I was aslo facing same problem.My net8 connection and listner is aslo ok. but getting same errors.
Raju

Search help for filename

Hi all,
I want to provide search help for file-name field in the selection screen to specify the path of the file to download the data at the local computer.
Pls. help with some ideas.
Thanx.

Hi,
You can use the following codes:
1) Using Function Module:
PARAMETERS: p_ppath TYPE rlgrap-filename.
AT SELECTION-SCREEN ON VALUE-REQUEST FOR p_ppath.
Open the Browse Dialog Box on the Desktop
CALL FUNCTION 'KD_GET_FILENAME_ON_F4'
    EXPORTING
      program_name = sy-repid
      dynpro_number = sy-dynnr
    CHANGING
      file_name     = p_ppath
    EXCEPTIONS
      mask_too_long = 1
      OTHERS        = 2.
2) Using method:
DATA: git_tab TYPE filetable,
      gv_subrc      TYPE i.
Constants: gc_wondowtitle TYPE string VALUE 'Select',
           gc_defaultfile TYPE string VALUE '*.csv',
           gc_defaultdir TYPE string VALUE 'C:\'.
Open the Browse Dialog Box on the Desktop
CALL METHOD cl_gui_frontend_services=>file_open_dialog
    EXPORTING
      window_title      = gc_wondowtitle
      default_filename = gc_defaultfile
      initial_directory = gc_defaultdir
    CHANGING
      file_table        = git_tab
      rc                = gv_subrc.
Assign the selected file name to the file path field
READ TABLE git_tab INTO p_ppath INDEX 1.

How do I exclude directories from Finder search results? I'm trying to find the biggest FILES on my computer and it keeps showing me "Macintosh HD" as the biggest, how can I search for files of type "NOT folder/directory"?

Basically I've lost 10GB of free space over the last few weeks so my plan was to search for files modified in the last 2 weeks in order to figure out which ones are big and where that space went.
So I open finder, go to "File > Find", and enter a search:
Modified > In the last 2 weeks
All fine so far.
Problem is, it's showing whole directories as results. Which essentially means that when I order the list by size, Macintosh HD is at the top, followed by "Users", then "Applications", then one of my bigger movie files, then "Library", etc.
How can I do a search which will ignore folders? I want individual files. Knowing that Macintosh HD is the biggest item on my computer and was modified in the last 2 weeks is utterly useless to me.
Older versions of Finder in OS 9 had a feature where you could search for "files, whose type "IS NOT" folder", but OS X doesn't seem to have such a feature.
Can anyone help?

How much free space is on the HD, where has all the space gone?
OmniDiskSweeper is likely the easiest/best, and is now free...
http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnidisksweeper/download/

Search computer files for music with itune?

I understand during the initial launch of the itunes application you have the option to search your computer for valid music files to be put in your itunes library, but how do I do this after I have been using itunes for a while?
WMP has a simple feature for this but itunes does not?
This is where I get confused, can anyone tell me of a way to scan my computer for music files that can be put in my library so I dont have to swim through all my folders?

You simply do by adding folders to itunes music libray
Go to file add folders one artist at a time or import your all folders by simply selecting my music click ok & it will add all your music folders to your itunes library

My iPhoto library has suddenly disappeared from my computer. When i click on iPhoto it tells me to choose my library or create a new one. However no library option appears. I have searched the computer for the library but it does not seem to exist

My iPhoto library has suddenly disappeared from my computer.
When i click on iPhoto it tells me to choose my library or create a new one. However no library option appears. I have searched the computer for the library but it does not seem to exist anymore. I did not have time machine set up, so there is no back up. Is there any way i can retrieve my library?
Here is a picture of what appears when i click on iPhoto:

In terms of searching i have searched for photos on my finder. However, none of the photos that appear are from my iPhoto Library.
Search with FindAnyFile. You can download it here: http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/index.php
Search for any file with "ThumbJPGSegment" in the name. If you added at least one image to your library, the library should contain a file with this name, see OldToad's post: Re: Since I updated to iPhoto 9.5.1, my library is not listed or available. How can I find it? Can I use the time machine to restore it?

What is the name of the folders which are your backup of Itunes library? I am recovering from a virus, have no workable desktop in Win XP, but can search and find files and folders. I would like to move these backup files to a new computer

what is the name of the folders which are the backup of Itunes library? I am recovering from a virus, have no workable desktop in Win XP, but can search and find files and folders. I would like to move these backup files to a new computer, authorize it and sync with Iphone 3Gs and Ipod 5th gen.
I

I second the whole iTunes folder approach.
If for some reason you have split the media folder from the library files then the media folder needs to restored to the same path it used to have while the library files can be copied into the music folder of your new profile.
If in dobut, backup up the entire Documents and Settings folder before wiping the infected drive, but be selective about what you restore as many viruses drop active components capable of reinfecting the compuer in the temp folders and internet caches. It is much easier to backup more than you need than to discover after the fact that you no longer have access to some vital project you'd been storing in a folder on the desktop.
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Safari does not support community toolbar ive searched my computer for the following like people have said in similar posts but none seem to work /Library/Application Support/Conduit /Library/InputManagers/CTLoader /Library/Receipts/ctloa

hey all i know that there have been many post about this community toolbar thing that pops up when opening Safari
i have searched my computer for the things that have been posted in the other posts to delete
/Library/Application Support/Conduit     (no conduit in folder)
/Library/InputManagers/CTLoader         (i dont have input managers i have input methods but still no CTLoader)
/Library/Receipts/ctloader.pkg                (no ctloader.pkg)
/Library/Receipts/<Toolbar name>.pkg      (nothing in this one either)
/Library/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins/CT2285220.bundle         (NADA)
/Users/<User name>/Library/Application Support/Conduit           (NOTHING EITHER)
where / is the root library on your Hard Disk.
If you are running Snow Leopard you should also look here:
Library/launchAgents/com.conduit.loader.agent.plist
Library/Application support/conduit plugins
i have pretty much looked everywhere i dont even know where this thing came from
can anyone lend some advise i really do not want to take the 2 hour ride to apple to get this off my computer
thanks so much

When you see this path:   /Library   That is your root Library.
Open a Finder window.
Select MacintoshHD in the Sidebar on the left then open the LIbrary folder then the Application Support folder, then InputManagers folder, the Receipts folder.
For this path: ~/Library/Application Support (your Home library)
The Tilde character ~ represents your Home folder.
From that same Finder window select your Home folder in the Sidebar. It has a small house icon. Open the Library folder then the Application Support folder.
Move all the Conduit/CT associated files you posted above to the Trash.
Try Safari.
I've yet to find the launchAgents.plist file in any Safari crash report in years. I don't think that's a problem.
Another way to find files on your hard drive is to go to your Finder.
From the menu bar at the top of your screen click Go / Go to Folder.
Example. Type in: /Library/ApplicationSupport   click Go
Or type in: ~/Library/Application Support   click Go

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