The K Desktop Environment

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4. Invoking KDirStat

You can invoke KDirStat without any parameter:


% kdirstat

In this case, KDirStat will start with an empty main window. You will have to use the 'Open' command from the 'File' menu or the 'Open' button from the toolbar - or use drag'n'drop from some KFM window.

You may also invoke KDirStat with one or more path name parameters:


% kdirstat /work/home/kilroy
% kdirstat ~kilroy
% kdirstat /usr/src /opt/kde

For any parameter passed, the respective directory tree will be scanned and displayed in the tree window.

Hint: KDirStat will install itself for MIME type 'directory', i.e. you can easily start KDirStat from a KFM window: Right-click on a directory in a KFM 'directory contents' window and select 'KDirStat' from the context menu there. The selected directory will automatically be opened in KDirStat.

This also works with the KDE trash bin.

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