Folder Generator (v3)

This Python script provides an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) to create folder structures dynamically. Users can select a base directory and define a folder hierarchy using indentation. The script then generates the folders accordingly.

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Features

• ✅ User-friendly GUI built with Tkinter.
• ✅ Directory selection via a file browser.
• ✅ Real-time text input for defining folder structures.
• ✅ Error handling for invalid paths.
• ✅ Works across platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).

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Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.6 or later
• Tkinter (Included with standard Python installations)

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Installation

Clone or download the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/folder-generator.git
cd folder-generator

Install dependencies (if needed):

pip install tk

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Usage Instructions

Step 1: Run the Script

• Open a terminal or command prompt.
• Navigate to the script folder.
• Execute:

python folder_generator.py

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Step 2: Select the Base Directory

• Click the "Browse" button to select the base directory where the folders should be created.

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Step 3: Enter the Folder Structure

• Type your desired folder structure in the text box.
• Use 2 spaces per indentation level to define subfolders.
• Example:

project-name
  src
  hello
    new
    one

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Step 4: Click "Create Folders"

• The script will generate the folder structure in the selected base directory.
• A confirmation message will appear upon successful creation.

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Example Output Structure

Input:

project-name
  docs
  src
    assets
    components
    pages
    utils
  tests
  config
  build

Output Folder Structure:

Base Directory/
  project-name/
    docs/
    src/
      assets/
      components/
      pages/
      utils/
    tests/
    config/
    build/

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Troubleshooting

• Folders not created properly:

  • Ensure you are using 2 spaces per indentation level.
  • Avoid mixed indentation (spaces vs tabs).

• Script not running:

  • Ensure Python is installed and added to your system PATH.

• Incorrect base directory:

  • Verify the selected path in the GUI.

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Contribution

Contributions are welcome! Fork the repository and submit a pull request with improvements or additional features.

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Author

Developed by Jal Bafana.

Happy coding! 🚀