microsoft / microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer

copy over new data from updated folder

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Description

Storage Explorer Version: 1.3.1
Platform/OS Version: Windows 10 Enterprise
Architecture: Azure Blob Storage
Regression From: Dont know

Steps to Reproduce:
  1. When coping over a huge folder Having the option of being able to copy over updated files only and not replace existing data. Right now I only see replace or snapshot and I would like to see copy new files only option.
  2. When coping over a huge folder Having the option of being able to copy over updated files only and not replace existing data. Right now I only see replace or snapshot and I would like to see copy new files only option.
Expected Experience:

Having an option to Update only new files within a huge folder when clicking and dragging folder that has the same name as existing folder.

Actual Experience:

Only option is to replace or snapshot and replace.

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Research direction

Start from the issue's description of the folder drag-and-drop flow and inspect where the existing replace and snapshot choices are presented. Clarify whether the requested behavior means copying only missing files or also newer versions, then verify the resulting option handles large folders without replacing existing data.

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Assessment

Tech stack
azure
Domain
cloud, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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