Generate a list of files and export it to a file format.
Generate a list of files and export it to a file format.
Hello! Let's tackle your question step by step. You're using Ubuntu with two HDDs and want to export the PDF file list from Nautilus to a spreadsheet like Calc or Excel. Here’s how you can do it:
1. **Open the file list in Nautilus**
- Go to the second HDD, open the folder containing your PDFs, and use the menu options to search for files (e.g., "Go->Search for files").
2. **Export the data to a CSV file**
- In Nautilus, right-click on the PDF file you want to export.
- Choose "Export" → "Export to CSV" or similar.
- Make sure to check the fields you need: Name, Size, Type, Location, Modified.
3. **Open a spreadsheet**
- Launch Calc or Excel on your PC.
4. **Import the CSV file**
- In Calc, go to "File" → "Open" and select the CSV file you created.
- Excel also supports importing CSV files directly.
This way, you’ll have a clean spreadsheet with all the required information. Let me know if you need help with any specific step!
A method exists to save this data into a text file. Navigate to your desired folder and run the command that extracts PDFs, filtering them with specific patterns. The results are compiled into a file named according to your preference. This approach avoids unnecessary delays by limiting processing to likely PDF locations. You can redirect the output as needed. For conversion to CSV, a simple script can transform the extracted lines. No installations required—just adjust paths if needed. If issues arise, let me know for assistance.