nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Progress bar for file copy/move/delete operations

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1. to develop design enhancement feature: dav feature: files
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Description

When copying/moving large files, there is no progress bar shown other than a spinner (which goes away if you reload the page). When you have to move several folders sequentially, sometimes you forget and move the same folder (which results in an error).

It should at least display some kind of progress bar and a notification after the operation is complete. A drop down menu in the top navigation bar that displays an overlay on mouseover which lists each transfer with a progress bar would be nice.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the current file copy, move, and delete flow from its spinner and reload behavior, then identify the top-navigation entry point for transfer status. Done would provide visible progress for transfers and a completion notification, with multiple transfers distinguishable in an overlay.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, php
Domain
backend, cloud, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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