When dragging / dropping is it possible to never add to zip?

[Free4all]

Often, when dragging / dropping a file from one pane to the other, the destination pane is filled with files, some of which are zip files. There is no empty space to drop the file onto. I always have to be real careful not to accidentally drop the file onto a zip file, because it will get added to that file.

Is there a way to turn off that functionality (without removing other functionality)?

[Dreamer]

You can drag the item to the address bar.

Another workaround is the splitter bar, copy/move buttons, together with some auto-options you can just click the splitter button once to copy to other panel - that way FC operations are possible, so you can copy/move large files and continue working in FC.

[Free4all]

You can drag the item to the address bar.

I didn't know that. Thank you! It requires some precision, but is definitely worth trying.

Another workaround is the splitter bar, copy/move buttons, together with some auto-options you can just click the splitter button once to copy to other panel - that way FC operations are possible, so you can copy/move large files and continue working in FC.

That's another workaround worth a try. Thank you again.

The discovery or addition of an option to disable the forced "add to zip" via drag and drop across panels (without removing other functionality) will be welcomed!

[joby_toss]

I'm using the drag&drop menu to avoid that: