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Re: Can I sort by Date Created first and then have the folder names in Alphabetical order?
Posted: 22 Aug 2026 22:07
by eil
python80 wrote: ↑21 Aug 2026 05:09
compare its creation date/time with its modified date/time, and then display whichever one is older (earlier in time).
If you didn't mess with dates manually than for sure Created would always be older than Modified...
But as a matter of fact, yes = whatever dates sorting you want can be achieved with scripting/custom column.
Re: Can I sort by Date Created first and then have the folder names in Alphabetical order?
Posted: 23 Aug 2026 01:44
by RalphM
eil wrote: ↑22 Aug 2026 22:07
If you didn't mess with dates manually than for sure Created would always be older than Modified...
Not true, google it!
Copying files onto a new system or unzipping an archive can lead to created dates being newer than modified.
Re: Can I sort by Date Created first and then have the folder names in Alphabetical order?
Posted: 23 Aug 2026 22:10
by eil
RalphM wrote: ↑23 Aug 2026 01:44
Copying files onto a new system or unzipping an archive can lead to created dates being newer than modified.
True, never happened to me that's why didn't know.
Well, anyways, XY CC can handle that.
Re: Can I sort by Date Created first and then have the folder names in Alphabetical order?
Posted: 13 Sep 2026 00:10
by jupe
python80 wrote: ↑21 Aug 2026 05:09
Hi,
Is it possible to create a scripted custom column in XYplorer that displays and sorts by the earlier date between 'Date Created' and 'Date Modified'?
Specifically, for each item, the custom column should compare its creation date/time with its modified date/time, and then display whichever one is older (earlier in time).
Thanks in advance!
Quick example:
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$m = filetime(<cc_item>, m);
$c = filetime(<cc_item>, c);
return ($m <= $c ? $m : $c);