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Andrew

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Registered: 2008-05-22

Posts: 542

Re: Rename to 8.3 DOS format?

So you see, when renaming LONG to 8.3, new file path is already taken AND new and old file paths are different (character wise) and you get a warning, which is not the case for LONG to LONG or 8.3 to 8.3 renaming.

Ah, that explains it! Thanks for the details Denis.

I have a feeling that "an already existing new filepath" is somehow different to "pre-existing names", and the latest one could be misinterpreted.

Hmm... The reason why I suggested the change was that from an English language standpoint, the sentence "18 of which has already existing new filepath" doesn't seem to be correct. Simply substituting "have" for "has" also won't help too much here, because the terms "already existing" and "new" contradict each other and are a bit of an oxymoron. How about something like - "Warning! Found 18 invalid file name(s) whose file paths conflict with pre-existing values."?

By the way, I fixed the "has/have" problem in validation messages and that "s" in the Delete rule.

Well, if the oxymoron has also been resolved, then in that case everything's all right now I guess! Though speaking of language/spelling errors Denis, what about this one (and the suggestion as well)?

I haven't tried, but I think this could make the File_DOSName tag return an empty string, and that's it.

You're probably right, though I'll still try and confirm it once.

den4b

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Registered: 2006-04-06

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Re: Rename to 8.3 DOS format?

How about "18 of which collide with existing filepaths" ??

Regarding the other topic, check it again, I have replied to it.

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Andrew

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Registered: 2008-05-22

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Re: Rename to 8.3 DOS format?

How about "18 of which collide with existing filepaths" ??

Awesome! "18 of which collide [or even 'conflict'] with existing filepaths" would be great and solve all issues!

den4b

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Re: Rename to 8.3 DOS format?

If you download the latest development version, you'll see "18 of which conflict with existing filepath(s)"

P.S. This is also one of those items which might've fit better in a new topic (based on subject)

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Andrew

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Registered: 2008-05-22

Posts: 542

Re: Rename to 8.3 DOS format?

If you download the latest development version, you'll see "18 of which conflict with existing filepath(s)"

P.S. This is also one of those items which might've fit better in a new topic (based on subject)

Heh, thanks Denis, and yeah, guess you're true about that last part! Oh well, maybe next time!