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Remove subfolder from existing torrents
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qBittorrent version and Operating System
4.1.5 Win10 64bit
What is the problem
Requesting an option to remove the subfolder for a torrent, currently removing and opening the torrent after manually changing file subfolder in windows explorer is the only method to do so.
Unless I'm mistaken... but probably wasn't clear enough. I refer to an option to disable subfolders in an existing torrent, one that has already been downloaded for example. The operation would relocate the torrent data accordingly and delete the existing subfolder. This is as opposed to the existing option to disable the default create subfolder tickbox via preferences...
Yeah, so he's asking for an option to do this for an existing torrent as well. I second this, as I have also had need for this in the past, and this lack of ability currently makes the "Set location..." relocation feature incomplete, as you can't always precisely control the actual location of your downloaded files as you wish, as basic an ability as that is. The "hardcoded" parent folder is quite a clumsy affair, as is the workaround in this case of removing and re-adding the torrent to the client, which also loses all its stats.
Have needed this often, would very much like to see it implemented. A simple right click and 'remove folder' option. The benefit being single file torrents can be easily seeded while also seeding a full pack torrent with a minimum of fuss.
I would like to update my original feature suggestion: I think that the torrent options window that can be opened via the right clicking an existing torrent would likely be a good place for adding or removing the subfolder after a torrent has already been added.
I have found that renaming the subfolder to . in the Content tab functions as a workaround, and will move files to the parent directory and remove the subfolder. Similarly, renaming a file to subfolder/filename.ext will move it to a new subfolder.
I have found that renaming the subfolder to
.in the Content tab functions as a workaround, and will move files to the parent directory and remove the subfolder. Similarly, renaming a file tosubfolder/filename.extwill move it to a new subfolder.
This is honestly a good enough feature, even if not intended. I would be fine with this, instead of a whole new option during rename, but sucks it's not an obvious solution to anyone not googling around.
Not a bad work around, does it work for windows users as well? I'm on linux myself, so not personally relevant.
Thinking about it again, perhaps the most straightforward approach to adding this functionality would be to just add it to the existing Torrent options... option in the torrent right click menu, as a drop-down box just like it appears in the add-new-torrent dialogue.
Can confirm it works for Windows, at least via the Web UI. I can't speak for the actual windows client itself.
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Probably, the most logical place for this setting would be in the existing "Torrent Options" somewhere next to existing "Category" because both of these settings can move downloaded files.
I have found that renaming the subfolder to
.in the Content tab functions as a workaround, and will move files to the parent directory and remove the subfolder. Similarly, renaming a file tosubfolder/filename.extwill move it to a new subfolder.
Additional workaround: Renaming a file to ../filename.ext will move it up one level out of its current folder. This is useful when you need to move individual files out of a subfolder without renaming the entire folder structure.
I have found that renaming the subfolder to
.in the Content tab functions as a workaround, and will move files to the parent directory and remove the subfolder. Similarly, renaming a file tosubfolder/filename.extwill move it to a new subfolder.Additional workaround: Renaming a file to
../filename.extwill move it up one level out of its current folder. This is useful when you need to move individual files out of a subfolder without renaming the entire folder structure.
Renaming files/folders to . .. ../filename.txt will have no effect after 5.2
https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/pull/23060
But isn't this a nice feature to keep? For example, Total Commander automatically creates all subfolders if you rename a file into a/b/c/filename.ext. If there is no UI for moving files around, it could be supported this way (by fixing issues it currently causes because this behavior was unintended).
Renaming files/folders to
...../filename.txtwill have no effect after 5.2
Does this mean the GUI workarounds for restructuring files and folders within torrents have been removed? If so, what are the recommended alternative workflows for reorganizing torrent content structure?
Renaming files/folders to
...../filename.txtwill have no effect after 5.2Does this mean the GUI workarounds for restructuring files and folders within torrents have been removed?
- Correct. If you read #23060 in detail it is explained why.
If so, what are the recommended alternative workflows for reorganizing torrent content structure?
- It's currently unsupported via the GUI but You could use API function
renameFileand script where necessary.
I may add add/remove folder and drag/drop files between folders in the GUI at some stage depending on interest.