BRU problem with moving files.

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BRU problem with moving files.

Postby NewBorn » Fri Feb 11, 2022 3:08 pm

Make following folder structure

- Main Folder
-- One
--- Sub Folder 1
---- File 1.txt
-- Two
--- Sub Folder 2
---- File 2.txt

Navigate to "Main Folder"

Inside Filters (12)
Uncheck "files"
Check "Subfolders"
Inside Mask enter: Sub*

Now in the list you see only:

Sub Folder 1
Sub Folder 2


Problem 1:
select both folders, right mouse click and select "Cut"

create new folder on computer using windows explorer and select "Paste"

You see error message saying something like "Sub Folder 2 cannot be located inside path Main Folder \ One \ Sub Folder 2" this is because its located inside
"Main Folder \ Two \ Sub Folder 2"


Problem 2:
Select both folders
"Copy/Move to Location (13)" unchecked "Copy not Move" and select new location where to move files
press rename

moving only creates two empty folders inside new location
Sub Folder 1
Sub Folder 2

and does not move the files located inside folders.
NewBorn
 
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