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Learn how to effectively list multiple folders in separate columns using PowerShell and select specific folders by their indexed numbers. This easy guide will empower you to enhance your scripting skills.
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Listing Multiple Folders in Separate Columns Using PowerShell

Good morning, fellow PowerShell enthusiasts! Today, I’m excited to dive into a common challenge faced by many users: how to list multiple folders in separate columns and then select specific folders based on user input.

The Problem: Organizing Folder Names

Imagine you have three folders on your desktop, and each folder contains a varying number of sub-folders. Your goal is to list these sub-folders in separate columns based on each main folder and allow for easy selection by index number.

Example Folder Structure

Folder 1

Sub-Folders: "here too", "more stuff", "random stuff", "something here"

Folder 2

Sub-Folders: "and here", "bored", "here stuff", "here too", "stuff here"

Folder 3

Sub-Folders: "Hello", "Howdy", "More Stuff here", "Random", "Random here", "Space"

The desired output would look something like this:

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Finally, the user should be able to enter folder numbers like 3, 14 and retrieve the corresponding folder names from the selected columns.

The Solution: Implementing a PowerShell Script

Fortunately, we can accomplish this with a well-structured PowerShell script. Let's break down the solution step by step.

Step 1: Gather Folder Data

First, we need to retrieve the folder names using the Get-ChildItem cmdlet. We will store these folder names in PSCustomObject for easier access.

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Step 2: Create an Index for Selection

We need to keep track of the current index for each folder. We can do this by initializing a variable and updating it as we iterate through the folders.

Step 3: Display the Folders in a Table Format

After gathering all folder names, we can structure the output by iterating over the maximum folder count across all folders and building a results object for display.

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Step 4: User Input and Folder Selection

Allow the user to input their desired folder numbers, and then extract the corresponding folder names based on the selection.

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Conclusion

With this structured approach, you can list folders in separate columns and easily select specific folders by their index numbers. This capability not only improves organization but also enhances your overall scripting skills in PowerShell.

Feel free to adapt the codes for your needs and explore further options. Happy scripting!