Bug #1788
closedGroup Files > New Folder Issue
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Description
When you upload a document without assigning it to (or creating) a folder, it's automatically placed in "New Folder." One of our members pointed this out earlier today and I can see that the "New Folder" exists in almost all of my groups. Is it possible to remove this folder from all of the groups where it is listed?
Also, (and this may warrant another ticket) can we give members the ability to delete or rename a folder?
Updated by Matt Gold over 12 years ago
- Status changed from New to Assigned
- Assignee set to Boone Gorges
- Target version set to 1.3.10
Updated by Boone Gorges over 12 years ago
- Status changed from Assigned to Reporter Feedback
Also, (and this may warrant another ticket) can we give members the ability to delete or rename a folder?
This does warrant a separate ticket, which I'll put in Future Release. This stuff is all getting a proper rewrite for the purposes of CBox.
Is it possible to remove this folder from all of the groups where it is listed?
I have fixed the underlying problem that caused the 'New Folder' folder to be created in the first place. See https://github.com/castiron/cac/commit/53d90f63445e63269fffaf0a3122aab290d03cf8. I can also delete existing instances from the entire system, but I want to verify with Matt that this is OK before doing it, as it's irreversible.
Updated by Matt Gold over 12 years ago
but I want to verify with Matt that this is OK before doing it, as it's irreversible.
Is there any reason why that could upset members? If not, I think it's safe to delete. If so, let's do it on a case-by-case basis if asked.
If the "new folder" folder is deleted, what will happen? will files just not appear to be arranged in folders?
Updated by Boone Gorges over 12 years ago
- Status changed from Reporter Feedback to Assigned
Is there any reason why that could upset members?
I don't think so. I just didn't want to be the sole person giving the green light. It's much easier to do at once than on a case-by-case basis, for what it's worth.
If the "new folder" folder is deleted, what will happen? will files just not appear to be arranged in folders?
Yes. Remember that those "folders" are just WP categories, and removing a category doesn't change any content.
Updated by Matt Gold over 12 years ago
Okay -- I'll add my green light to yours, then.
Updated by Boone Gorges over 12 years ago
- Status changed from Assigned to Resolved
The New Folder... categories have been deleted across the site.
Updated by Matt Gold over 12 years ago
Thanks, Boone. Sarah, can you inform the member?
Updated by Sarah Morgano over 12 years ago
Sorry to be a pain Boone, but it looks like the "New Folder" still appears in the following group: http://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/bikecuny/documents/.
Updated by Boone Gorges over 12 years ago
Hi Sarah. I have removed the instances of New Folder that I found. I'm not sure whether I missed them the first time, or whether they've cropped up since the release. I'm guessing the former. Anyway, feel free to reopen if they start appearing again.
Updated by Sarah Morgano over 12 years ago
Many thanks, Boone. I just notified the member.