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[Feature Request] Able to enter folders during select mode #52

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shai8I opened this issue Sep 26, 2023 · 0 comments
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[Feature Request] Able to enter folders during select mode #52

shai8I opened this issue Sep 26, 2023 · 0 comments
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shai8I commented Sep 26, 2023

Description

Currently, when select mode is enabled (with one or more files or folders being selected), and when pressing the "<-" button or the Back button, the user is taken to the parent directory and is able to continue selecting files and folders there. Cut, copy, and delete works for files and folders that are selected on multiple levels.

However during select mode, while the user can go to parent folder, they are not able to enter into any folder in the list, as tapping on a folder selects it.

Rationale

A way to enter folders during select mode would make the multiple level selection feature more consistent and useful.

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Implementation Pros Cons
Tap to enter, hold to select (and enable select mode). (In select mode) tap to select, hold to enter. User can enable select move from anywhere on the file or folder. Might be considered less intuitive as it swaps the controls during normal and select mode.
(Always) hold to select, tap to enter. Can be considered more intuitive as the controls are always the same. Some users might find selecting many files and folders by holding them to be more tedious.
(Always) tap icon to select, tap anywhere on file or folder to enter. Can be considered more intuitive (same controls), and is fast (no need to hold). User must tap on the specific areas (instead of anywhere on the file or folder). May also be harder for right hand users and/ or big screen users.
All of the above, choosable via settings option. Users can choose what they like best. More code, bigger app size.

In all cases, the user will remain in select mode (unless no files or folders are selected) and can continue selecting files and folders, in addition to the ones previously selected in other folders.

@shai8I shai8I added the enhancement New feature or request label Sep 26, 2023
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