Scan Tab

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Scan Tab

The ribbon tab Scan contains all actions and elements related to the current scan.

TreeSizeFree-Classic-Ribbon-Scan

 

Select directory

Opens a dialog enabling you to select a folder for scanning. TreeSize Free will start scanning the selected path once the selection has been confirmed.

Refresh

Refreshes the currently selected scan.

Stop Scan

Stops an currently active scan. This will abort the current scan process but not remove the data gathered so far from the view.

 

Filter

Define filtering options for TreeSize Free. Please find more detailed information in the topic "Filter".

Clear Filter

Remove active filtering options.

Hide empty folders

If this option is enabled, all folders that contain no files (after the current filter settings have been applied) will be hidden.

 

Expand

Using the "Expand" button, you can expand or collapse the Directory Tree to a certain directory level. You can also use this menu to trigger a "Full expand" so that you will see any folder that is available in the current scan

Search Tree

Searches for a certain folder in the Directory Tree.

 

Parent Folder

Navigates to the parent folder or node of the currently selected item.

Export

Contains the export functions (print and export to PDF).

Open Location

Opens the containing directory of the current selection in the Windows Explorer.