linuxmint / linuxmint/nemo

Opening a manual created link to a folder - Path line always says "link to..."

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Description

Distribution

Manjaro Stable

Package version

Cinnamon 6.4.2

Graphics hardware in use

No response

Frequency

Always

Bug description

Opening a manual created link to a folder the path line in Nemo or the properties view of a file always says "link to..."

Steps to reproduce

Right-click a folder - select "create link" - open link to folder with double-left-click

Expected behavior

The path line in Nemo and properties view should give the real path.

Additional information

I don't know, if this behaviour above is intended, but if I right-click a folder link and choose "follow to original file", then the path line is correct.
Btw I can't do right-click-drag-and-drops, but thats maybe an extra feature request.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in Nemo on Manjaro with a manually created folder link, then trace how Nemo displays the path line for the link and for “follow to original file.” Done means the Nemo path line and file properties show the real target path for a folder link.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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