In the root directory there can only be 51 files. Subdirectories can have any number of files.
According to my Copy 2 plus manual, it has a limitation of 255 files per directory. Other programs like AppleWorks have similar limitations. If you are using a GS, you should use GS/OS sys 6.0.1 to copy those large directories, or use another program like ProSel. -Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Apple2list [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Howard R. Katz Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:02 AM To: Apple2list Subject: ProDOS limits Someone refresh my memory: How many files can there be in a subdirectory? I've been working with a gentleman who runs his business on a GS, using a program that he wrote in AppleSoft. He has an inventory subdirectory that contains a single file for every raw material item he uses--331. He can manually put the items in there, but Copy ][+ only wants to copy over to a different volume (for backup purposes, and us putting his material on a CFFA that he bought) 250--then it stops. I know there was a limit of 55 files for the root directory, but I thought there wasn't a limit in a subdirectory? And even if there was--say that magic 255 number, why would it stop at 250? (Even this is suspect since he had 331 in there before, and does again, after entering the info in by hand over the weekend. He just can't copy it all over.) Later.................Howard ____________________________________________________________ Computer n. A pocket calculator with a glandular problem. -- Apple2list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Apple2list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/apple2.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:apple2list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/apple2list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com -- Apple2list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Apple2list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/apple2.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:apple2list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/apple2list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
