Pasting files

Post by **admin** » 19 Sep 2007 07:51

Cynic wrote:Any chance of having this feature in a future version of XYplorer?

Right now I have no time to test: does this only concern the top folder's date or also any subfolders that are copied along?

Cynic · Post by **Cynic** » 19 Sep 2007 09:22

The whole directory tree, and all files as well.
If I move files using Explorer they'll keep their creation dates, even across partitions, but not if I copy them. Folders only retain theirs when being moved within the same partition, when moved to another partition or copied anywhere, the timestamps are reset.

Post by **admin** » 19 Sep 2007 09:36

Cynic wrote:The whole directory tree, and all files as well.
If I move files using Explorer they'll keep their creation dates, even across partitions, but not if I copy them. Folders only retain theirs when being moved within the same partition, when moved to another partition or copied anywhere, the timestamps are reset.

Ok. Just like Explorer I use the shell to copy files so these things are expected, it's no good idea to change them.

What I could do is alter my "Backup" function: it's also copying files but bypassing the shell, with much more control for me. Currently the results are the same (mod dates are set to Now), but I could change this. --- Right now my mind is somewhere else, and this needs some care... but spontaneously I'd say it would be a good idea for a backup function to keep the original dates, right!?

Cynic · Post by **Cynic** » 19 Sep 2007 09:42

I agree, I think the default should be changing the dates just like Explorer does, but it would be great if there was a feature somewhere that allowed users to change that behaviour if they see fit. Doing it through the backup function sounds about right.

Post by **admin** » 19 Sep 2007 11:55

Cynic wrote:I agree, I think the default should be changing the dates just like Explorer does, but it would be great if there was a feature somewhere that allowed users to change that behaviour if they see fit. Doing it through the backup function sounds about right.

I just had a flow and did it.

So the backup function now does what a backup should do: preserve all original dates of all files and folders copied!

And you, Cynic, can use this function for your tasks. (But note: backup does not overwrite newer files of the same name that might already exist in the target --- so there's still a hole in the system: you currently cannot overwrite newer items AND keep the original date.)

John Bee · Post by **John Bee** » 19 Sep 2007 17:22

admin wrote:So the backup function now does what a backup should do: preserve all original dates of all files and folders copied!

This is superb! Thanks Don

Post by **j_c_hallgren** » 19 Sep 2007 17:46

I may be having another "pre-senior moment", but are we talking about the "Edit/Backup to" function here? Because I just used that with 6.30.20 to copy a file to another folder on same drive, and the copy had Modif date same as original, but its Created date was set to "now"...what obvious thing am I missing here?

Addendum/Update: Just tried it with a folder containing two files...the folder kept both original create/modif dates, but the files themselves only carried forward the original modif dates, with create being now.

Post by **admin** » 19 Sep 2007 19:03

j_c_hallgren wrote: I may be having another "pre-senior moment", but are we talking about the "Edit/Backup to" function here? Because I just used that with 6.30.20 to copy a file to another folder on same drive, and the copy had Modif date same as original, but its Created date was set to "now"...what obvious thing am I missing here?

Addendum/Update: Just tried it with a folder containing two files...the folder kept both original create/modif dates, but the files themselves only carried forward the original modif dates, with create being now.

It was neither a pre- nor a post-senior moment: you are right, I just "forgot" the files' created date (because I erroneously thought that only the folders had this problem...).

Cynic · Post by **Cynic** » 19 Sep 2007 19:30

Wow, that sure was fast!

Yes, I've done a few tests and the only problem seems to be the files' creation dates, as you've already noticed. Hopefully that shouldn't be too hard too fix.

Post by **j_c_hallgren** » 19 Sep 2007 22:29

Cynic wrote:Wow, that sure was fast!

Just an example of how quickly problems can get resolved here!

That's why we just adore the work that Don does...now do you see why, if you didn't already?

Cynic · Post by **Cynic** » 20 Sep 2007 00:31

Indeed, I had already heard very good things about XYplorer's fast and continuous development, but I never thought it would be this fast. Impressive.

Post by **admin** » 20 Sep 2007 08:00

Cynic wrote:Wow, that sure was fast!

Yes, I've done a few tests and the only problem seems to be the files' creation dates, as you've already noticed. Hopefully that shouldn't be too hard too fix.

No, couldn't be easier. Fix is on the way...

Cynic · Post by **Cynic** » 20 Sep 2007 20:39

Excellent, it works perfectly now. Thank you very much!