628 - Multi Rename is slow

[Dreamer]

I think I have reported it already, but I couldn't find it.

To reproduce:

- use jpg file with EXIF date taken info
- select few jpg files
- press F2 to open multi rename window
- in the name field write e.g. aaa [exif_taken]
- wait until the preview file list is updated
- now edit the name filed quickly, add "bbb", like this: aaa bbb [exif_taken]
- you have to type "bbb" and press Enter immediately
= result files have the names like this: "aaa 2012-08-14 14-12-53"

It looks as a minor issue, but it's really annoying, when I rename hundreds of images and I change the name quickly, sometime a part of the name is missing and I have to rename all the file again. Even worse is when I think it's OK and then I have hundreds of files with the wrong name, so it's quite ugly bug.

I don't know it the process can be faster, if not, at least disallow renaming while preview file list is updating, hope it's possible somehow.

I'll create video if needed.

[Marek]

I have tested it with 1000 jpg files but it was not to reproduce for me.
Anyway I have made few changes (for release 629) for disallow renaming while preview file list is updating.

[Dreamer]

The number of file is not important.

To reproduce just rename few files, type any text in the middle and press Enter immediately, I tried to wait about half second and I can reproduce it.

[joby_toss]

Yes, multi-rename is a lot slower in XE than in 2009.

[Dreamer]

Thanks, joby_toss, can you also reproduce this bug?

Just use JPG image with EXIF date and type this name in the File name field:

aaa [exif_taken]

Then quickly add "bbb" in the middle and press Enter immedietely:

aaa bbb [exif_taken]

Preview is not updated, but rename operation is started and the result doesn't have "bbb".

Marek, thanks, I hope it will fix the bug, but not the speed, probably we'll need to press Enter twice, since the first time it won't be working.

[joby_toss]

Yes, I can confirm what you're describing!

In fact I can write anything in the name field and nothing happens if I quickly hit enter. It's not only related to more complex renaming like using the exif info. And it's not related to the number of files; 2 or more, same thing.
It's always been like this with XE for me, just didn't know how to describe this exactly.

[Dreamer]

Fixed in 629.

However, as I said, I have to press Enter twice, since the first one is not working. I'm not sure if it's a bug, but is it possible to process the operation with the first click, just a bit later, somehow?

[Marek]

but is it possible to process the operation with the first click, just a bit later, somehow?

I think yes - changed for the release 630.

[Dreamer]

Great! I'm looking forward to 630.

(I'm ready for testing un-released version if you'd like.)

[Dreamer]

This is a speed of light! Very nice, Marek!

Closed.