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Sort by Name numeric ordering
Posted: 12.03.2008, 23:58
by screenhog
Free Commander version 2007.10a Windows XP SP2
When I sort a list by name either ascending or descending the listing isn't in pure numerical order with numbers in the file name. For example:
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Ideally it should sort as:
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This has stopped me from completely adoting what is otherwise a far superior file manager than the standard windows one (which sorts numbers correctly).
Posted: 13.03.2008, 07:16
by ralfso
Hello,
Extras >> Settings >> View >> Sorting
What you call "correct sorting" is mathematical sorting of filenames with numbers (in FC called natural sorting). This is a feature of explorer since Win XP.
A filename with numbers is not really a number; an "correct" sorting is alphabetically. But you're right that its easier with "narural sorting".
Posted: 13.03.2008, 23:33
by screenhog
ralfso wrote:Hello,
Extras >> Settings >> View >> Sorting
What you call "correct sorting" is mathematical sorting of filenames with numbers (in FC called natural sorting). This is a feature of explorer since Win XP.
A filename with numbers is not really a number; an "correct" sorting is alphabetically. But you're right that its easier with "narural sorting".
Thanks ralfso, couldn't find anything in the help or forums. Guess it isn't a bug or issue
Now I have no reason to use the native Xp file manager
Posted: 14.03.2008, 00:53
by Dreamer
Moved to General Discussion.
Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering
Posted: 06.11.2014, 01:03
by raffamaiden
In windows 8, you need first to do this
1) windows key + R (will open the "run dialog")
2) gpedit.msc
3) In the left pane, User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer (Windows 7) or File Explorer (Windows
4) in the right pane, double lick on "turn off numerical sorting in file explorer"
5) click on "disabled"
6) ok
Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering
Posted: 06.11.2014, 06:36
by Timon
See no problems in FC XE 674 (but it was in program for long time). So you should upgrade to XE version.
Ideally it should sort as:
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Tools - Settings... - View - File/folder list - Tab Sorting - from drop down list select "Natural sorting (as Explorer)"
You'll see that all items are sorted as you wished.
Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering
Posted: 06.11.2014, 20:55
by ralfso
The date of this topic is from 2008!
Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering
Posted: 07.11.2014, 07:21
by Timon
The date of this topic is from 2008!
But may be @screenhog still waiting when his problem would be finally solved.
Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering
Posted: 07.11.2014, 12:07
by ralfso
The problem is solved, he found the place where to switch the view to "natural sorting" in the old FC.
For the new FCXE it is at settings >>> View >>> File/Folder list >>> Sorting