Show directory tree

 

The option Tree shows the directory tree. By default, Total Commander now only reads the top level directories of the tree, like Windows Explorer. You can then expand/collapse branches of the tree using the + and - buttons on the numeric keypad, or by clicking on the +/- sign to the left of the folder icon.

 

If you prefer the old Total Commander tree, you can configure it in configuration - options - display (Always load complete directory tree). In this case, the tree shows all directories and subdirectories of the current drive. After reading the directory structure, the tree is saved in the file treeinfo.wc in the root directory of the drive. Only this file is changed when you add and delete directories. This is much faster than rescanning the whole tree each time.

If you select tree in the left menu, the tree for the right drive is displayed (the drive shown in the right directory).

 

If you added or deleted directories with an external program, you must rescan the tree by pressing F2 or CTRL+R if you use the fully expanded tree.

 

You can now set a different location of the treeinfo.wc file via wincmd.ini, TreeFileLocation= in section [Configuration]. See the description of the wincmd.ini file for details.