FileIndexer

FileIndexer is an application you can use to create listings with all files and folders from a specified directory. It doesn't include complicated options or configuration settings, making it accessible to all types of users.

Setup, prerequisites, and interface

Installing this app is a speedy task that doesn't require special attention. Just keep in mind that you must have .NET Framework installed, otherwise it won't work properly.
When it comes to the interface, FileIndexer adopts a standard .NET Framework form that doesn't put emphasis on graphical elements, yet it's easy to navigate, thanks to the fact that it shows all options available.

Generate file and directory listings

It's necessary to indicate the directory you want to index, specify distinct locations for the file and folder listings or leave the default settings enabled, as well as ask the tool to delete any existing files without any confirmation.
The task can be initialized with one click, during which you can view log details with the program's activity on the bottom part of the frame. Once it's over, you can open the new files to check out the full paths of all files and folders from the specified directory. There are no other notable features provided by this application.

Where it falls short

Unfortunately, it has a rudimentary interface that makes it look like an unfinished project. It doesn't even have buttons for browsing files and folders. Instead, it forces you to copy the items' full paths and paste them in the dedicated fields. Needless to say, it doesn't make room for additional options, such as previewing the new file listings or picking the type of information to include.

Evaluation and conclusion

An error popped up on multiple occasions when we attempted to generate files, resulting in failed tasks. Otherwise, the tool carried out jobs swiftly while remaining light on system resources consumption. Nevertheless, FileIndexer needs a lot of work to become a reliable software solution for generating file listings.