FolderManager

Overview

FolderManager is a simple Java Swing-based GUI application that helps users manage folders efficiently. It allows users to add folders to a table, open them in File Explorer, delete them, and save/load the folder list for future use.

Use Case

Problem Statement

Users often work with multiple folders and need an easy way to manage them. Manually opening, deleting, and tracking folders can be time-consuming.

Solution

FolderManager provides an intuitive GUI that allows users to:

• Add Folders – Select and add folders to a table.
• Open Folders – Open a folder in File Explorer with a click.
• Delete Folders – Remove folders from the list and delete them from the system.
• Save/Load Folder List – Store and retrieve folders from a file for easy reuse.

Example Scenario

1. The user launches FolderManager.
2. Clicks "Add Folder" to select a folder and add it to the table.
3. Clicks "Open" to open a folder in File Explorer.
4. Clicks "Delete" to remove a folder (after confirmation).
5. Clicks "Save List" to store the folder paths.
6. Clicks "Load List" to restore the saved folder paths.

Features

✔ Graphical Interface – Easy-to-use Swing-based GUI.
✔ Open Folders – Quickly open folders in File Explorer.
✔ Delete Folders – Permanently remove folders from the system.
✔ Save & Load List – Persist folder lists for later use.
✔ Dynamic Table Management – Real-time updates on folder operations.

Technology Stack

• Language: Java
• GUI Framework: Swing
• File Handling: Java I/O
• Build Tool: Maven (optional)

Installation & Usage

1. Prerequisites

• Install Java 8+
• (Optional) Install Eclipse/IntelliJ for development

2. Clone the Repository

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

3. Compile and Run

javac FolderManager.java
java FolderManager

or if using Maven:

mvn clean compile exec:java

Future Enhancements

• ✅ Support for multi-folder selection
• ✅ Dark mode support
• ✅ Drag-and-drop folder addition

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📌 Author: Bala
🔗 GitHub: sekarbala123