Thunar: Invalid filename: Failed to move or copy. Not enough info or alternative options given
Whilst copying a huge amount of data, I noticed that files with invalid filenames (I like the | or 'Pipe' character, whilst FAT/exFAT does not) fail to copy but I have no easy way of knowing which files didn't copy. The pop up doesn't tell you which file(s) or why, and additionally obscures the copy dialogue box so it's hard to know. Also other errors occurred (use of other characters, illegal under FAT/exFAT, plus some unknown errors).
So I would like to suggest the following:
- Information on which file is causing the error and why
- Options to correct filename(s)
- a simple rename field
- a replace illegal character(s) option with sensible suggested defaults (with a 'Replace in all files' option)
- e.g. Turn | into ¬
- Turn > into }
- and < into {
- Generate a copyable, tabulated report of error(s) to allow fault finding afterwards
- to include location, 'before' and 'after' names
- in case names were shortened, renamed or, for example 'file not found' errors occurred
Thanks for considering.