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Feature: Don't reorder files after renaming them

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#4,214 opened on Mar 22, 2021

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Renaming a file automatically recorders the list to match the sort setting.

Describe the solution The file list shouldn't reorder unless the user manually refreshes the page.

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Research direction
Investigate the file list view model to identify where rename events trigger re sorting. Look for methods that handle file renaming and the sorting logic that runs after. The goal is to suppress automatic reorder on rename, allowing manual refresh instead. Check related tests or comments for existing sorting behavior.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C# knowledgebasic understanding of file manager UI
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60