XnView Software

is there a way to change the default result of clicking and dragging a thumbnail to a directory in the browser? the default result is to move the image file to the selected directory. i need the result to be a copy of the selected image file in the selected directory.

thanks,
david

Hi !

• This is the Win behaviour…

- Use D&D+Ctrl (keep pressed) to copy the file, it works here…

Kind regards,
Claude
Clo

Clo wrote:• This is the Win behaviour…

- Use D&D+Ctrl (keep pressed) to copy the file, it works here…

thanks a ton for that tip!

any way to perform that same funtion on linux?


-- david

I don't know, I no longer use any Linux OS for ages…

- I think that this question in the Un*x section here should get an answer…;)

KR
Claude
Clo

Clo wrote:• This is the Win behaviour…

- Use D&D+Ctrl (keep pressed) to copy the file, it works here…

any way to switch this behavior? meaning the default clicking and dragging results in a copy and '+ Ctrl' results in a move?

—> besonen

Hi !

• Currently, we can't, AFAIK…

- However, I guess it might be possible; we have a similar feature in Total Commander :
¤ D&D only –> Copy
¤ D&D + Shift (or Alt) –> Move

• To propose in the Alpha section here, maybe ?

Kind regards,
Claude
Clo

Clo wrote: - However, I guess it might be possible; we have a similar feature in Total Commander :
¤ D&D only –> Copy
¤ D&D + Shift (or Alt) –> Move

• To propose in the Alpha section here, maybe ?

yeah, i it's an important option for me so i'll propose it in the Alpha sub-forum. when i teach people how to manage digital images i instruct them to make copies of their originals prior to manipulation. so from within xnview having the copy function be the default for d&d will be less confusing for them.


-- david

besonen wrote:

Clo wrote:• This is the Win behaviour…

- Use D&D+Ctrl (keep pressed) to copy the file, it works here…

any way to switch this behavior? meaning the default clicking and dragging results in a copy and '+ Ctrl' results in a move?

I use the same behaviour than Windows explorer...

—> Pierre

Good evening,

I use the same behaviour than Windows explorer...

… which is quite crappy and inconvenient, this is not a good reason to continue in that way…
• I can assume you that the requested behaviour is possible and much more logical and pleasant to use…
- D&D = copy is fast and natural, then adding any modifier-key to move does the trick !
- I use that in TC for almost ten years ! The Explorer method is really a pain in the neck to handle files & folders…

KR
Claude
Clo

Clo wrote:The Explorer method is really a pain in the neck to handle files & folders…

The Explorer method is standard: I don't have any application that would copy files on drag&drop -> people are used to this standard and will actually expect it. Otherwise they will get copies of their files everywhere on the drive when what they wanted was just to move them as usual.

besonen wrote:I instruct them to make copies of their originals prior to manipulation. so from within xnview having the copy function be the default for d&d will be less confusing for them.

I must say that I don't like too much the idea of adding an option for this: those users will happen to manipulate files through Windows Explorer and/or XnView and will be confused if they behave differently. It would be more efficient to explain how to copy files and how to move files.

However, one thing that is lacking in XnView, in my point of view, is he ability to drag&drop files with the Right Mouse Button with a popup to select action (Move/Copy/Cancel)... just like in Windows Explorer.

—> Olivier_G

Hi !

• Which "Standard" ? The M$ one? Let's march and Hail Billou !

- Legion of TC users can say you that D&D for copy is much better !
- And the besonen's request for an option is logical and reasonable.

Regards,
Claude
Clo

Olivier_G wrote:However, one thing that is lacking in XnView, in my point of view, is he ability to drag&drop files with the Right Mouse Button with a popup to select action (Move/Copy/Cancel)... just like in Windows Explorer.

this would be a great enhancement.

Olivier_G wrote:I must say that I don't like too much the idea of adding an option for this: those users will happen to manipulate files through Windows Explorer and/or XnView and will be confused if they behave differently.

this is why i suggested it be an optional setting. the default setting would be the standard that you prefer.

besonen wrote:

Clo wrote:
• To propose in the Alpha section here, maybe ?

yeah, i it's an important option for me so i'll propose it in the Alpha sub-forum.

where is the "Alpha" section/sub-forum?

Clo, were you referring to the "Suggestions" sub-forum?

—> besonen

Hello !

• When we have a version on tests (in the case it was still the Alpha series…), we have some special section¦s
to report bugs and to propose improvements.
- But when the final version is out, these sections are removed, so, right,
currently the “Suggestions” section is the appropriate one…

K R
Claude
Clo