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                              General Information
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Type.................: Freeware Application
Platform.............: Windows 10/11
Publisher............: Alfred Wallace
Operating System.....: Windows
Compatibility........: Windows 10 or later
Version..............: 2026 v1.21
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                              Description
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FolderScope is a lightweight disk analysis tool designed to visualize folder
structures and file sizes through an interactive radial view.

The application scans a selected directory and builds a hierarchical model of
its contents, including all subfolders and files. Each element is sized based
on its disk usage and displayed as a segment within a radial chart.

The radial visualization allows users to quickly identify large folders,
dominant file groups, and storage distribution patterns in a clear and
intuitive way.

FolderScope also includes a "Files" view, which lists all files sorted
by size. This enables fast identification of the biggest files on disk and
provides direct access to their location.

The application is designed to remain responsive during scanning by performing
heavy operations in the background while displaying a real-time loading
animation.

All file system access is performed safely. Files that cannot be accessed due
to permissions or locks are automatically skipped.

FolderScope is a standalone application that requires no installation and does
not rely on any external services or network connections.

The interface focuses on clarity and usability, providing smooth navigation
between folders, quick access to file locations, and efficient exploration of
disk usage.


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                              Usage
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To use the application, simply launch FolderScope.exe.

- Select Folder: Click the center circle to choose a folder to scan.
- Radial View: Displays the folder structure as an interactive radial chart.
- Navigate: Click on a folder segment to zoom into it.
- Go Back: Right-click to return to the parent folder.
- Files: Switch to view all files sorted by size.
- Open in Explorer: Double-click a file to locate it in Windows Explorer.

Running the application as administrator may allow access to additional
system-protected directories.