How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
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How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
Hi,
Sometimes I have to manually modify file names, it is very annoying when after changing the name TC automatically positions the file according to the alphabetical structure of the name, is it possible to somehow turn off automatic refreshing and sorting, in real time?
Sometimes I have to manually modify file names, it is very annoying when after changing the name TC automatically positions the file according to the alphabetical structure of the name, is it possible to somehow turn off automatic refreshing and sorting, in real time?
Re: How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
Hi,
Configuration > Refresh...
Refresh when files are created, deleted and renamed
Configuration > Refresh...
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Re: How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
These settings don't work, that's why I created this post
Re: How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
Yes, that's right.
I'm sorry.

Unfortunately, I don't know of any other solution at the moment.
Re: How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
Ctrl+F7 (cm_SrcUnsorted) ?
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Re: How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
The trick is to NOT leave rename mode until you're done renaming the files you want to rename:
Instead of pressing ENTER after changing the name, press the up or down arrow to go to the next file you want to rename. The files don't get resorted until after the rename box is closed.
Instead of pressing ENTER after changing the name, press the up or down arrow to go to the next file you want to rename. The files don't get resorted until after the rename box is closed.
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Re: How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
Thanks for that trick, I need to secure the enter key like a rocket launch trigger because the reflex to press it is uncontrolled.ghisler(Author) wrote: 2025-05-13, 09:07 UTC The trick is to NOT leave rename mode until you're done renaming the files you want to rename:
Instead of pressing ENTER after changing the name, press the up or down arrow to go to the next file you want to rename. The files don't get resorted until after the rename box is closed.
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Re: How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
If I use alt+tab it leave rename mode and sort files. However, this trick doesn't work in my case.
Re: How to stop autorefresh/autosorting files in real time
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If you need to rename 5 files, why press ENTER 4 extra times with the accompanying update, if you can press it 1 time at the end (and launch 5 rocket at once)?
If you need to rename 5 files, why press ENTER 4 extra times with the accompanying update, if you can press it 1 time at the end (and launch 5 rocket at once)?