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nirajkmr
Jul 02, 2018Tutor
ReadyNAS RN212: When uploding filWhen uploding file ReadyNAS RN212 it doesnt check for duplicated
ReadyNAS RN212 Runing SW 6.9.2 :
When uploding file (drag/drop) it doesnt check for duplicates and copies files again, duplicating files.
This happens each time you drag/drop a folder/file t...
- Jul 02, 2018
Hi nirajkmr
Welcome to the Community!
If you try to upload or drag files from Windows, the system will ask you what would your preferred action will be, to replace or create copy of the file. However, dragging and dropping files from the Web interface with the same files automatically creates a copy of it except for the folder which stays the same just the files being dropped are copied with a number increment. The same would be for ReadyCloud but it creates another share for the same files being synced.
This might be because of BTRFS CoW
You may want to upload from Windows if you want for duplicate files to be replaced instead of copied or added, currently there is no option to change that behavior on the NAS when dragging and dropping from the admin page. It would be good to post a feature request on the Ideas Exchange board.
Regards
StephenB
Jul 02, 2018Guru - Experienced User
nirajkmr wrote:
Is there a setting or option to skip/overwrite? this is odd that default behavior is to keep duplicating files. Thanks!
How are you uploading the files? Drag-and-drop? Or some other way?
Also, what is the source device? Windows PC, Mac, phone, ???
nirajkmr
Jul 02, 2018Tutor
Yes, drag and drop on ReadyCloud web interface on Mac Pro (10.11.6 (15G20015)) using Chrome web browser Version 67.0.3396.99 (Official Build) (64-bit)
I don't see any option for the behavior anywhere as well as no prompt is made to ask what you want to do with the duplicate files, overwrite or create another copy.
Let me know if any other question, thanks!
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