1.8.3: xnview asks if save file after the file deleted

[fireattack]

This is a regression in 1.8.3 or .2.

1. Open an image, say, a.jpg.
2. Keep the viewer open, delete the file.

3. close the xnview.

Expected: it just closes.
Observed (regression): it asks if you want to save the file etc.

I don't want this new behavior because I often use xnview to open temp files.

[user0]

add the following to xnview.ini

Behavior of Viewer tab when a source disappears (moved/deleted) has been updated in 1.8.2 and a new selector has been added to change the behavior (see image below).

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[Viewer]
dirtyWhenDisappear=false

[Apidae9124]

add the following to xnview.ini

Behavior of Viewer tab when a source disappears (moved/deleted) has been updated in 1.8.2 and a new selector has been added to change the behavior (see image below).

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[Viewer]
dirtyWhenDisappear=false

for those wondering and dealing with "1.8.3: xnview asks if save file after the file deleted", the .ini file on win10 is at
C:\Users\>>>yourusername<<<\AppData\Roaming\XnViewMP (change the part ">>>yourusername<<<" to your actual username as in the folder).

The code does work. It's frustrating to deal with such bugs and to be forced to become a junior programmer, but it is how it is.

[xnview]

The code does work. It's frustrating to deal with such bugs and to be forced to become a junior programmer, but it is how it is.

It's not a bug, it's a behavior when file doesn't exist anymore

[Apidae9124]

The code does work. It's frustrating to deal with such bugs and to be forced to become a junior programmer, but it is how it is.

It's not a bug, it's a behavior when file doesn't exist anymore

I'm sorry. A feature that makes no sense and no one asked for looked like a bug for me and others in the office.
It's like, you unlock the door, press the button to open and still get a prompt if you want to open the door
Like. Why on earth.. Plus. It wasn't there in all previous builds. But I'm not here to argue, just wanted to point out, and thank the one who shared a code to fix it. For an every day heavy user, who backed your project, it was a nightmare to deal with, while looking for answers.
Especially since "don't ask again" dialogue feature also did not work each and every time. Like, ughhh...

[xnview]

Especially since "don't ask again" dialogue feature also did not work each and every time. Like, ughhh...

whats the problem with this dialog?

[Apidae9124]

Especially since "don't ask again" dialogue feature also did not work each and every time. Like, ughhh...

whats the problem with this dialog?

you browse through pictures, delete one, press confirm, close the xnview window and asked to save changes? if that is normal new "feature" for you, then everything is fine. but fir some if us it's illogical.

[user0]

New approach (dirty Viewer tab on source file disappear) is fine as well as old one, just because you don't understand something doesn't mean it's wrong.

You have already been told how to change the behavior,
another option - set 'Save changes to file' to Never (in Settings > File operations), and Save dialog will not appear

[Apidae9124]

New approach (dirty Viewer tab on source file disappear) is fine as well as old one, just because you don't understand something doesn't mean it's wrong.

You have already been told how to change the behavior,
another option - set 'Save changes to file' to Never (in Settings > File operations), and Save dialog will not appear

"Save changes to file' to Never" dsnt work. It would keep bringing it up the dialogue. + Like I said, it's a "new feature" nobody asked for. No logic in that popup at all. if I want a file copy I make one. What's there to understand?

It's like with file arrangement to make just like in windows - no option for that. How many ppl asked about it, cos it makes no sense to not have that option. but nah. it has to be backwards in that mass of settings where most gets lost in.

It's like we're on different planets or you're not using xnview on windows. maybe that's why it dsnt make sense what we say to each other

[xnview]

"Save changes to file' to Never" dsnt work. It would keep bringing it up the dialogue. + Like I said, it's a "new feature" nobody asked for. No logic in that popup at all. if I want a file copy I make one. What's there to understand?

The new behavior was asked, but in next release old behavior will be by default.

The problem with "Save changes to file" is only when dirtyWhenDisappear=true?
Please send me your .ini to reproduce...

[Apidae9124]

"Save changes to file' to Never" dsnt work. It would keep bringing it up the dialogue. + Like I said, it's a "new feature" nobody asked for. No logic in that popup at all. if I want a file copy I make one. What's there to understand?

The new behavior was asked, but in next release old behavior will be by default.

The problem with "Save changes to file" is only when dirtyWhenDisappear=true?
Please send me your .ini to reproduce...

PM sent.

[xnview]

"Save changes to file' to Never" dsnt work. It would keep bringing it up the dialogue. + Like I said, it's a "new feature" nobody asked for. No logic in that popup at all. if I want a file copy I make one. What's there to understand?

The new behavior was asked, but in next release old behavior will be by default.

The problem with "Save changes to file" is only when dirtyWhenDisappear=true?
Please send me your .ini to reproduce...

PM sent.

Could you send the way to reproduce the problem with your .ini?
I open an image file, modify it, click on next, 'save changes' dialog, click 'dont ask again', modify image, next and no more dialog

[metal450]

I reported this as a bug too, here: viewtopic.php?p=203068#p203068

...And was linked to this thread. Makes no sense to me to ask if you want to save changes to a file that you just moved/deleted...honestly can't even conceive of the logic of that. Like if I say "yes", what does it even save? Also, if I move an entire folder full of files, it asks me to save a random one of them?

Anyway, glad to see there's a config option to revert this buggy-looking behavior.

[MARK2580]

This is really very annoying behavior of the program, it appeared about two or three versions ago. Usually I open the folder with screenshots and just delete unnecessary ones while viewing, and when I close the program it starts asking me whether I need to save changes in the deleted file. And if I answer YES, then these files will return from oblivion, as if they were not deleted. And yes, the "do not ask" checkbox is not saved.

[xnview]

This is really very annoying behavior of the program, it appeared about two or three versions ago. Usually I open the folder with screenshots and just delete unnecessary ones while viewing, and when I close the program it starts asking me whether I need to save changes in the deleted file. And if I answer YES, then these files will return from oblivion, as if they were not deleted. And yes, the "do not ask" checkbox is not saved.

with 1.8.5? Please describe the way to reproduce?