Copying files in dual-pane file manager

LCG Admin · **Joined:** Mon May 30, 2005 12:35 pm **Posts:** 1490

Some users seem to have problem to understand how to copy/move files (how to select destination).
So here is some basic explanation.

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In Dual-pane file manager, the highlighted pane is source for all operations, including copy/move. The other inactive pane is destination for some operations such as copy/move.

Use Switch pane function to select other pane, and choose desired destination folder. (there're more ways how to switch panes: fling screen left/right, or use button, or use keyboard shortcut)
Then switch back to other pane from where you wish to copy, select folder or mark multiple files, and choose Copy (or Move) function.

Files will be copied/moved from source pane to destination pane. In image above, source is on left, destination is on right. If you wish, this may be other way, source on right and destination on left.

On smaller screens or in portrait mode, destination pane may not be visible:

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But it is still there, you see blue arrow and destination folder name at top, and all works as written above.

Fatih FIRINCI · **Posted:** Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:56 pm

I have prepared a video about copying files. I hope useful for people.

(http://www.swfcabin.com/open/1331123045)

abcd1212 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:19 pm **Posts:** 23

Fatih FIRINCI wrote:

I have prepared a video about copying files. I hope useful for people.

how to copy to "sdcard/exStorages/SdCard" i'm using android 3.2 thanks

Fatih FIRINCI · **Posted:** Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:00 pm

abcd1212 wrote:

Fatih FIRINCI wrote:

I have prepared a video about copying files. I hope useful for people.

how to copy to "sdcard/exStorages/SdCard" i'm using android 3.2 thanks

Could you tell me a little more detail? From-where, you need to copy

abcd1212 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:19 pm **Posts:** 23

Fatih FIRINCI wrote:

abcd1212 wrote:

Fatih FIRINCI wrote:

I have prepared a video about copying files. I hope useful for people.

how to copy to "sdcard/exStorages/SdCard" i'm using android 3.2 thanks

Could you tell me a little more detail? From-where, you need to copy

i want to copy from internal memory to external memory. i using samsung galaxy tab 7 plus

Fatih FIRINCI · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2012 4:09 pm

I was successful in copying. What is the problem with you.

Please look video: http://www.swfcabin.com/open/1332514397

abcd1212 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:19 pm **Posts:** 23

Fatih FIRINCI wrote:

I was successful in copying. What is the problem with you.

Please look video: http://www.swfcabin.com/open/1332514397

no. on galaxy tab 7 plus, android 3.2, folder sdcard is a internal memory, and folder sdcard/exStorages/SdCard is a external memory which it is read only. i can't write from x-plore.

thanks for help me...

and, what emulator do you use for make this video??

Fatih FIRINCI · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2012 3:42 pm

In another program, the write operation is successful?
In fact, to this can answer the developer.

Used for the video: Android 2.2 sdk and emulator,
video application: Instant Demo

abcd1212 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:19 pm **Posts:** 23

Fatih FIRINCI wrote:

In another program, the write operation is successful?
In fact, to this can answer the developer.

i am using a original file manager and can move/write to sdcard/exStorages/SdCard. whether x-plore require root? because my phone is no root

LCG Admin · **Joined:** Mon May 30, 2005 12:35 pm **Posts:** 1490

And what is not working for you? Copy button is disabled, or copying fails with error?

abcd1212 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:19 pm **Posts:** 23

LCG Admin wrote:

And what is not working for you? Copy button is disabled, or copying fails with error?

you can see the difference Copy/Move button is disabled. please fix it....

LCG Admin · **Joined:** Mon May 30, 2005 12:35 pm **Posts:** 1490

Interesting, purple dot means that folder is accessed in Root mode.
Try to change Root access in Configuration to Disabled or Normal, we'll see if it helps.

abcd1212 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:19 pm **Posts:** 23

LCG Admin wrote:

Interesting, purple dot means that folder is accessed in Root mode.
Try to change Root access in Configuration to Disabled or Normal, we'll see if it helps.

i try to disabled and normal but no option to copy and move... my phone need root??

JamesB · **Joined:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:21 pm **Posts:** 1

Same problem with Toshiba Thrive. When attempting to copy from /sdcard to /sdcard2, internal memery to external. Stock File Manager works as well as copies from other sources such as LAN to SD.

themonman · **Joined:** Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:46 am **Posts:** 4

Using Motorola Xoom, Android 4.1
On the left pane, I have a file listing from my desktop computer on the LAN.
On the right pane, I have a folder on the SD card on my Xoom.
I select a file on the left to try to copy it from my computer to the Xoom.
When I select a file on the left, the Copy (and Move) button is dimmed.

Any ideas about this problem?

LCG Admin · **Joined:** Mon May 30, 2005 12:35 pm **Posts:** 1490

Check if your SD card is writable (for example in another file manager).

themonman · **Joined:** Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:46 am **Posts:** 4

Yes, I can copy a file to the SD card when the Xoom is connected to my computer via USB cable.

cporeaux · **Joined:** Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:56 am **Posts:** 25

Is the delete option available ? Maybe the source pane is locking options ?

abcd1212 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:19 pm **Posts:** 23

i'm root my phone, and copy/paste/delete working. :idea:

cporeaux · **Joined:** Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:56 am **Posts:** 25

Some permissions on your files/folder ?
Printscreen of folder and files ?

themonman · **Joined:** Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:46 am **Posts:** 4

cporeaux wrote:

Is the delete option available ? Maybe the source pane is locking options ?

Yes. The Delete button is available, and it seems to work.

But the Copy and Move buttons are not active.

LCG Admin · **Joined:** Mon May 30, 2005 12:35 pm **Posts:** 1490

Delete button is dependent on active pane, while Copy/Move buttons are dependent on the other (target) pane. Select accessible target folder.

themonman · **Joined:** Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:46 am **Posts:** 4

LCG Admin wrote:

Delete button is dependent on active pane, while Copy/Move buttons are dependent on the other (target) pane. Select accessible target folder.

Well I guess the SD card is not accessible for writing ...

jis · **Joined:** Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:32 am **Posts:** 32

themonman wrote:

LCG Admin wrote:

Delete button is dependent on active pane, while Copy/Move buttons are dependent on the other (target) pane. Select accessible target folder.

Well I guess the SD card is not accessible for writing ...

Yes, I guess the same. I have similar problem some time ago: viewtopic.php?t=11810

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The_Phoenix · **Joined:** Sun May 19, 2013 2:52 am **Posts:** 1

I can't copy/move a list of selected files from the search results list to the other pane. It only works on one file at a time, the last file selected.

Also, the board won't allow me to search on the word "checked", claiming it is too common. However, since your application includes a feature to check certain files you should add "check/checked/checking" to the White list for the search function of the forums. Thanks.

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