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Sort by Name numeric ordering

#1 Post by screenhog » 12.03.2008, 23:58

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:

Fig 1-1
Fig 1-11
Fig 1-12
Fig 1-13
Fig 1-2
Fig 1-20
Fig 1-3
Fig 1-30

Ideally it should sort as:

Fig 1-1
Fig 1-2
Fig 1-3
Fig 1-11
Fig 1-12
Fig 1-13
Fig 1-20
Fig 1-30

This has stopped me from completely adoting what is otherwise a far superior file manager than the standard windows one (which sorts numbers correctly).

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#2 Post by ralfso » 13.03.2008, 07:16

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".
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#3 Post by screenhog » 13.03.2008, 23:33

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

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#4 Post by Dreamer » 14.03.2008, 00:53

Moved to General Discussion.

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Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering

#5 Post by raffamaiden » 06.11.2014, 01:03

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 8)
4) in the right pane, double lick on "turn off numerical sorting in file explorer"
5) click on "disabled"
6) ok

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Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering

#6 Post by Timon » 06.11.2014, 06:36

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:

Fig 1-1
Fig 1-2
Fig 1-3
Fig 1-11
Fig 1-12
Fig 1-13
Fig 1-20
Fig 1-30
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.

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Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering

#7 Post by ralfso » 06.11.2014, 20:55

The date of this topic is from 2008!
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Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering

#8 Post by Timon » 07.11.2014, 07:21

The date of this topic is from 2008!
But may be @screenhog still waiting when his problem would be finally solved.

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Re: Sort by Name numeric ordering

#9 Post by ralfso » 07.11.2014, 12:07

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
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