Unable to move files to different folders

[seccanj]

With the previous web interface for file management, it was easy to move files to different folders.

I used to have an "Archived releases" folder where I hold previous releases of my packages, and moved into it the files as soon as I was uploading newer releases.

This keeps the download statistics for my records.

Is there a way to move files to different folders using the new web interface?

Thanks,
Roberto

[seccanj]

By the way, I just found out the download statistics for the files I had moved into different folders (BEFORE the new interface has been put in place) have just been cleared.

Should I open a new ticket for this?

Thanks,
Roberto

[ctsai]

Hello,

Currently, the only way to move files and folders is to use SFTP or the Shell service.

Furthermore, download counts are reset when a file is moved, since the stats are associated with the path and filename. It is worth noting however, that those statistics are not "lost" per se, if you move the file back, it will retain the old download count. Furthermore, the download counts for renamed or removed files are still counted in the download totals for the project.

With that said, there has been enough confusion and enough demand for the above behavior to change that I've put in requests with the engineering team to address these issues. I cannot guarantee that they will change, but I'm putting the request in and will let you know how they respond.

Regards,
Chris Tsai, SourceForge.net Support

[seccanj]

Hi Chris,
thanks for your response and above all for your understanding that the new interface may be made better.

I've become using the SFTP interface, anyway this is a bit unconfortable, as I'm unable to do it from my workplace, while with the web one I didn't have this problem.
I hope this point may help taking the decision to add file moving capabilities to the new web interface as well.

Thanks, regards and a happy new year,
Roberto

[gregfenton]

Just adding a second voice to this request. One use case that I bet will be typical is a project that wants to move previous release downloads into an "older releases" folder so as not to pollute the main folder.

Thanks,
gregfenton

[bbullett]

One More Voice.

Thanks
Bulat

[iiiiice]

Exactly, I have the same problem

Replying to gregfenton:

Just adding a second voice to this request. One use case that I bet will be typical is a project that wants to move previous release downloads into an "older releases" folder so as not to pollute the main folder.

Thanks,
gregfenton

[raysatiro]

+1

[jenslehmann]

+1

[yaciben]

+1

[to_jafar]

+ 1

[nicholasfechner]

+1

[carlosjenkins]

+1

Any update on this?

Kind regards

[erpxe]

+1

[realrolfje]

+1

[ashmore_dc]

+1

[ddstreet]

+1

[saxondigital]

I am new to hosting a project on sourceforge...
have used the site since the very beginning (to get code..)
and would like to see it survive the mass exodus to google code..

i don't like the way google controls licensing,
especially dis-allowing Public Domain... reviewed on a case-by-case bases :(

with all do respect,
this is an unacceptable approach to file management!

in general, i recommend looking at what google is doing right and
particularly that everyone says it is "way easier to manage the project..."

[cngilbreth]

+1

[rednectar]

+1

[danta]

+1 same problem here

[ctsai]

After discussing this again, while we are planing to implement the ability to move files, being able to to maintain the file stats after a rename/move is not feasible due to the way the stats system is designed.

Regards,
Chris Tsai, SourceForge.net Support

[david__schmidt]

Replying to ctsai:

After discussing this again, while we are planing to implement the ability to move files, being able to to maintain the file stats after a rename/move is not feasible due to the way the stats system is designed.

That's good news - just being able to move directories via web will be an improvement. Thanks. I'll be watching this space.

[nbell2012]

Support this

[michaeltunnell]

holy hell...this is something so simple and has been an issue for this long...Nevermind...I will find another platform for my project...this is pathetic.

[hightowe]

This is pretty bad, and this ticket is so old...!