microsoft / microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer

Downloaded files should have last modified datetime set to that of uploaded file

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
When a cloud file is downloaded the downloaded file's last modified/created date/time is the current date/time and not those of the cloud file.

Describe the solution you'd like
When file is saved locally the modified and/or created date/time is set to that of the cloud file.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the cloud-file download flow and the point where the file is saved locally. Confirm how the uploaded file's modified or created timestamps are exposed, then verify that downloaded files preserve the intended timestamp across the supported storage types.

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Assessment

Tech stack
azure
Domain
cloud
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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