This tool is a Python-based GUI utility designed to copy files from one folder to another. Users can choose whether to copy files sequentially (all at once) or concurrently (each file in a separate thread). The tool uses the tkinter library for folder selection and provides notifications upon completion.

• GUI-based Folder Selection: Select input and output folders using a graphical file dialog.
• Two Copy Modes:
  • Sequential Copy: All files are copied one after the other.
  • Concurrent Copy: Each file is copied in its own thread, improving performance for large batches.
• Error Handling: Ensures proper notifications for missing input/output folders or if copying is incomplete.
• Progress Logs: Prints a log of each file copied to the console for tracking.

Ensure the following Python libraries are installed:

• os (standard library)
• shutil (standard library)
• pathlib (standard library)
• tkinter (standard library, pre-installed with Python on most systems)
• threading (standard library)

No installation is required for this script. Ensure Python is installed on your system, and you're ready to run it.

1. Run the Script: Run the script using Python:

   python "bulk folder extractor.py"

2. Select Folders:

   • A dialog will prompt you to select the input folder (source of files).
   • A second dialog will prompt you to select the output folder (destination).

3. Choose Copy Mode:

   • When prompted, choose whether to copy files sequentially or concurrently:
     • Select "Yes" for sequential copying.
     • Select "No" for concurrent copying.

4. View Progress:

   • The console will display logs for each file copied.
   • A message box will notify you upon successful completion.

1. Run the script:

   python "bulk folder extractor.py"

2. Select an input folder like /Users/username/Documents/input_files.
3. Select an output folder like /Users/username/Documents/output_files.
4. Choose your preferred copy mode.
5. Wait for the process to complete and review the logs in the terminal or console.

To modify the tool:

• Change the default behavior: Adjust the copy_all parameter in the copy_folder_contents function.
• Add filters: Customize the os.walk() loop to filter files based on extensions or other criteria.

• This tool does not display progress bars. For larger directories, real-time feedback is limited to console logs.
• Large numbers of concurrent threads may strain system resources.

This tool is open-source and free to use. Modify it to suit your needs.