Suppress hidden files in import dialog

[zisoft]

Trying to fix some old macOS issues...

fixes #11225

I think it doesn't make sense to display hidden files in the import dialog.

Found a strange bug: g_file_info_get_is_hidden() always returns 0, at least on macOS so I made an additional check if the filename starts with a .

[kmilos]

A Step in the right direction 👍

I presume there is still an issue with recursive import though?

[zisoft]

I don't think so.
This function is called recursively, so the suppression should work as well.

[kmilos]

Ok, sounded like it was UI only...

[victoryforce]

Found a strange bug: g_file_info_get_is_hidden() always returns 0, at least on macOS

I don't think it's a bug. Try the following: In Terminal, run the command

chflags hidden /path/to/the/file

You can check the success of the utility with a command

stat -f %f /path/to/the/file

This command should output 32768 (it outputs 0 for non-hidden files).

After that, check what g_file_info_get_is_hidden() returns on that file.

Apparently, .DS_Store files in macOS do not have a hidden attribute, and the Finder does not show them because of their special function and their name being reserved.

[zisoft]

I tried on my Mac:

chflags hidden /path/to/the/file

Finder does not show the file but g_file_info_get_is_hidden() still returns 0.

Apparently, .DS_Store files in macOS do not have a hidden attribute, and the Finder does not show them because of their special function and their name being reserved.

Yes, macOS handles Unix style hidden files (filename starts with a .) as well and does not show them. That's why I added the the check for filenames starting with a .

[TurboGit]

Looks good to me, thanks!