Can XnView retain the original file creation date during copy?

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Can XnView retain the original file creation date during copy?

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Is it possible with XnView MP to preserve the image file create date when copying files? (I realize that the date taken is included in image metadata)

I tried the Keep original date/time option under Tools / Settings/ General / File Operations, but that doesn't seem to apply to copying files (based on a trial with a few files)

Am I missing a way to do this? If not, please consider adding an option or another way to accomplish this when copying.

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Re: Can XnView retain the original file creation date during copy?

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how do you copy your files? drag&drop?
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Re: Can XnView retain the original file creation date during copy?

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Thanks for the reply, sorry for the delay. Unfortunately notification e-mails are not arriving (yes I check the spam folder), so I just saw your message.

Yes, usually drag and drop as I recall.

1) Does the date behave depend on which method is used? If so, can you pls explain or point me to an explanation?

2) Is there a way to dopy files using XnView that does retain the original dates?

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See issue for current status and some details.
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Great, thank you for the reply, and update.
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Re: Can XnView retain the original file creation date during copy?

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This problem is supposed to be fixed in XnView MP 1.8.7. Please check and confirm the bug fix here.
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