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Bug: problem when copying or moving files sorted by any classification other than by name
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- C#
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Description
### Description
I noticed this problem when you select files sorted by any other classification besides by name, If you select a sequence of these files and try to copy or move them using Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V or Ctrl + X and Ctrl + V, it will always copy or move them as if your sequence was with the files sorted by name, not the sequence you made
and it doesn't happen if you use the keys, but rather the drag and drop of the mouse
### Steps To Reproduce
1. leave files sorted by anything but name
2. select a sequence of files with the Ctrl key
3. try copying them or moving them to another folder
### Files Version
4.1.1.0
### Windows Version
10.0.26200.8524
### User ID
cff6e2c7-0ffc-44ef-88e6-f3232168f584
### Log File
[debug.log](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/28324475/debug.log)
Contributor guide
Research direction
Reproduce the issue with files sorted by a classification other than name, using Ctrl-select followed by copy/paste or move/paste; compare that with drag and drop. Start by tracing the file-selection and clipboard or move handling entry points, using the attached debug.log for clues. Done means the selected files retain their displayed selection order for copy and move operations regardless of sorting.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100