mherrmann / mherrmann/fman

Add option to move file process to background

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Dominant language
Python
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Description

Please consider adding "Move to background" button, like in Total Commander, for non-blocking file operations, to move progress dialog to background (or even into status bar).

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Research direction

Start by locating the file-operation progress dialog in the Python code and reviewing how file operations currently block the interface. Decide whether the completed behavior is a backgrounded progress dialog, a status-bar entry, or both, then verify that file operations remain usable while progress is visible.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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