0.83: Slash instead of backslash in copied filename and path

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geoffm
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0.83: Slash instead of backslash in copied filename and path

Post by geoffm »

When using the Edit > Copy to clipboard > Filename and path function, the path is copied with / instead of \ which makes the path unusable in Windows. I would often use this feature to quickly get the image file in a "browse" dialog to upload it to a website or insert it in a document, however I cannot use this in XnView I have to use Windows Explorer.
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Re: slash used instead of backslash in filename and path cop

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In case others have had problems with this, I just found a handy workaround: adding file:/// before the path makes it usable in Windows dialogs. At least in Windows 10.
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Re: slash used instead of backslash in filename and path cop

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Bug confirmed for browse mode :bugconfirmed:

See also: copy path but got the wrong slash.
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Re: slash used instead of backslash in filename and path cop

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i can't confirm this problem, in browser 'Copy to clipboard>selected filename and path' use \
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Re: slash used instead of backslash in filename and path cop

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Sorry, bug confirmed for browse view mode.
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Re: slash used instead of backslash in filename and path cop

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See Issue 980 for details.
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Re: 0.83: Slash instead of backslash in copied filename and

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This problem is supposed to be fixed in XnView MP 0.84 beta 1. Could you please try and confirm the bug fix, geoffm?
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Re: 0.83: Slash instead of backslash in copied filename and

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Just did a test and it worked fine for me. :arrow:Closed.

@geoffm: Please holler if you still have problems with 0.84 beta 4 or higher.