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How to copy directory structure without files?

First Aid for FPSCreator users:

How to copy directory structure without files?
You may know you can use xcopy command for this. Damn, you even read some help how to use it. WHY O WHY is it not working?

The problem is with long directory names containing special characters. Please don't ask why  is Microsoft putting crucial system files into such.
So, after one hour of typing crap into command line, you found this page.

The Solution: 
  1.  Make directory, where you will put your "stuff". Maybe g:\fpsupdate.
  2.  Using Total Commander, go to C:\Program Files (x86)\The Game Creators\  (supposing its your instalation path)
  3.  type cmd into Total Commander command line
  4. type xcopy *.* g:\fpsupdate   /t /e  
The command will copy directory structure WITHOUT files. You may then copy your files to proper folders for easy upgrading fpsc versions. All about XCOPY command.
Note: You don't need Total Commander for this. If you are retro Tron freak, you may spend afternoon navigating your folders with system commands. Enjoy!  

How long are you programming The Game?