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If I am working in a directory trying to rename files while a download is going on in that directory (so other files are being added, deleted, or modified in the folder), when the auto refresh kicks in every second or so, I lose the in progress edit of the file name. I can work around it by pulling up the properties dialog and doing it that way. Also, because the file list tries to stay sorted, files jump around.
In Windows Explorer the problem isn't as severe, I can hit F2 to edit a file name and that edit won't be cancelled on a notification of a folder update. Part of that is probably because it adds new files to the end and isn't recalculating and refreshing the column width.
I do think being able to toggle off the folder refresh has the potential to confuse some users, but maybe there is a way to disable the folder update in the UI while an item is being edited? Or at least the part that causes the edit to be canceled.
If that's not clear, and if I get some time, I'll come back and add a short video if possible comparing Explorer++ and Windows Explorer behavior.
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If I am working in a directory trying to rename files while a download is going on in that directory (so other files are being added, deleted, or modified in the folder), when the auto refresh kicks in every second or so, I lose the in progress edit of the file name. I can work around it by pulling up the properties dialog and doing it that way. Also, because the file list tries to stay sorted, files jump around.
In Windows Explorer the problem isn't as severe, I can hit F2 to edit a file name and that edit won't be cancelled on a notification of a folder update. Part of that is probably because it adds new files to the end and isn't recalculating and refreshing the column width.
I do think being able to toggle off the folder refresh has the potential to confuse some users, but maybe there is a way to disable the folder update in the UI while an item is being edited? Or at least the part that causes the edit to be canceled.
If that's not clear, and if I get some time, I'll come back and add a short video if possible comparing Explorer++ and Windows Explorer behavior.
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