Auto Refresh not updating folder/file list

[m48tx]

Win 10 1909, XY 20.80.0100

Auto refresh is not working on my system, particularly when a folder or file is created or deleted by a program external to XY and/or when folders are created or deleted within XY. I have to use F4 and/or F5 to refresh lists.

I have all of the appropriate refresh options set on.

Any help is appreciated.

[klownboy]

If this is something that just recently happened, take a look at the Beta notes for v20.70.0018. You may want to try changing the value for RefreshListOnly=0 instead of 1. I believe "1" is the default. Also take a look at this thread viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21447.

[m48tx]

If this is something that just recently happened, take a look at the Beta notes for v20.70.0018. You may want to try changing the value for RefreshListOnly=0 instead of 1. I believe "1" is the default. Also take a look at this thread viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21447.

Thank you. The folder tree not refreshing has been going on seemingly forever. The file list not refreshing is relatively new. I made the change you suggested. Testing ahead ...

[admin]

The RefreshListOnly tweak has nothing to do with Auto-Refresh.

Auto-Refresh will be rewritten from scratch this year. This will also fix the OP's issue.

[m48tx]

Thank you, Don.

[m48tx]

I hope this is on the top of your todo list as 20.80.0100 has severe refresh issues, i.e. it does not refresh. If I am doing something to cause this, I hope you can give me some guidance. I have not been able to restore file/folder refresh. (Win10 1909 - Could this be an issue with Windows Defender?)

2020-02-20 Update: I pulled 20.70.0000 from the freezer and file refresh is restored. Still the lingering issues with folder refresh as expected.

[admin]

Cannot see any such issues here. What is that other program that you use to delete stuff?

[m48tx]

I set up a single Temp folder (using variables) on C drive. I created the following toolbar button script:
::delete 0, 1, "C:\WinTemp\*.*";

With 20.80, when I click the WinTemp folder, click the toolbar button, the files/folders are deleted but still displayed until F5 or click to another folder then click back.

With 20.80, when I move files to a another folder, they remain displayed until F5 or click to another folder then click back.

I use WinRAR to extract zip/rar files that create folders. They are not displayed in folder tree in 20.80 and sporadic in 20.70 without use of F4.

I am writing this from memory as I am no longer using 20.80. I downgraded to 20.70 since it refreshes file display as expected.

Thanks for your consideration.

[admin]

1) With scripting you are on your own. It's your responsability as a scripter to handle the refresh. Tip: SC refreshlist ...

2) ... move files to a another folder: cannot confirm. Describe in detail how you move them.

3) WinRAR is long known for not informing the system in the correct way about its operations. No chance here to refresh when the system does not broadcast it. However, there is a chance that Win10 also has a role in this degeneration. The planned rewrite of auto-refresh will take care of this.

[m48tx]

Thanks for your reply.

1) I am hundreds of steps below novice when it comes to XY scripting. I will make the change. However, this is *not* necessary in 20.70. The file lists simply refresh after clicking the button.

2) I am not using XYcopy. Sometimes I right click, drag and select from context menu. Other times, just drag. A mood thing, you know.

3) Was not aware of WinRAR issue. Thanks for letting me know.

I consider my "bug" report resolved and will await your rewrite. Again, thanks so much for your help.