Virtual Volumes View is relatively easy to use. It works by creating catalog files that are then filled with file and folder information from the local computer system. It is possible to point the disk cataloging software to a folder on the hard drive or media like CDs or DVDs.

These will then be scanned and added with their file structure. Virtual folders can then be created and the physical file information added to them. The information are then accessible both in the physical and virtual folder. The virtual folder is necessary as it makes it possible to search for files in those folders even if physical access to those disks or folders is not available.

A search is provided to make it easier to locate specific files. It is possible to search for filenames, extensions and descriptions that can be added by the user. It is furthermore possible to update already existing volumes which is a handy feature in case the contents change. This can for instance be the case for rewritable disks or removable hard disks.

Virtual Volumes View can be used over a computer network. This requires the installation of a database server. The process is explained in the help file and on the program’s homepage. VVV can be downloaded for all supported operating systems from the Sourceforge project page.

These software programs can be very helpful for users who have lots of files on removable drives and optical disks. PixDiskat is a file management and cataloging software for the Windows operating system. The program is basically a directory indexer with a few aces up its sleeve.

The cataloging software can maintain multiple different catalogs and volumes that reside in each catalog. Each volume refers to exactly one directory that has been scanned by the application. It is unfortunately not possible to combine multiple directories (with the exception of subdirectories that can be included) in one volume.

PixDiskat will scan a selected directory and adds information about its files and folders to the selected volume. Several options are available to customize the scan. Various information about files are automatically imported by default including image thumbnails, application file versions, html file contents, archive contents or media file descriptions. Several lines of text are also automatically imported and available in the selection window.

The disk cataloging software offers a search interface to search in a catalog or volumes with several options provided to customize the search further.

Volumes can be exported into various formats including csv html or text. Export options can be customized to include or exclude information.

PixDiskat is a fast cataloging software for the Windows operating system. It is not as flexible as it could be but shines when it comes to indexing data CDs,DVDs and removable drives.