Folder Filter

The folder filter is similar to the file filter but filters out folders only. It is used in various Tasks.

Folder filter > Location sub tab

Credentials

To control a remote computer you may need to use a Credential. Normally that Credential is a remote or AD user with "Local logon" unchecked The Credential must match the user name and password of the user that you want to login for. Select a Credential in the combo box or click the Settings icon to open Manage credentials in order to add or edit Credentials.

Base folder

Where the search filter should start finding folders. Click the Folder icon to browse the folder tree.

Include base folder

If the base folder should be included in the result.

Include sub folders

If sub folders of the base folder should be included in the result.

Include folder mask

Wild card for filtering out folder names. Separate multiple folder names with semicolon ";" like this: C:\Temp;C:\test. Click the Folder icon to browse for files.

Is regex

If the include folder mask is a regular expression

Case sensitive

If case sensitive search should be done on the include folder mask.

Folder filter > Date sub tab

There are two types of checks Older than and Newer than. These can be combined with AND/OR or used separately. Only date variables can be used here. Once you have selected a Variable it can be previewed when hovering over text box (tool tip) or in the group caption.

Click on the Variables icons to view and select available Date Variables.

Folder filter > Size sub tab

Check if folder is smaller than x size

Select this to enable size checking. Enter a value in the numeric text box and select the size unit to compare with. Default is kilobyte(s). If the size on the folder is smaller than the value you enter in the numeric box it will return true (=folder will be included).

Check if folder is larger than x size

Select this to enable size checking. Enter a value in the numeric text box and select the size unit to compare with. Default is kilobyte(s). If the size on the folder is larger than the value you enter in the numeric box it will return true (=file folder be included).

Folder filter > Test sub tab

Show filtered folders

The test will use the selected Credential and lets you test your folder filter - what folders it returns based on the filter.