adding files to distribution list

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In perfect (my) world, I would like to:
- sort files by "type"
- select all within this type group
- click to "Add"

Now, besides I never understood why would I want to "duplicate" anyway, instead
of message
"One or more files selected already exist in the script. Add duplicate file(s)? Yes / No"
would be nice to have "Replace" also.

But, like I said, in perfect world... <g>

Would like to hear your comment about this.
Thanks, Darko

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Darko,

> In perfect (my) world, I would like to:
> - sort files by "type"
> - select all within this type group
> - click to "Add"
>
> Now, besides I never understood why would I want to "duplicate" anyway,
> instead of message "One or more files selected already exist in the
> script. Add duplicate file(s)? Yes / No" would be nice to have "Replace"
> also.
>
> But, like I said, in perfect world... <g>
>
> Would like to hear your comment about this.

Quite a few developers have to use the same file name (but with different
binary contents) for different operating systems. That's why "duplicates"
are allowed.

"Replace" is not possible because there are too many "unknowns". Most
developers are not using fixed source paths but compiler variables (resolved
at compile time) or even include/exclude wildcards (e.g. add 10,000 files
with only one install file action).

BTW, if you have to "replace" files in your list then I assume you would
like to update the source paths, right? I would suggest to use compiler
variables here, then you only have to update one definition. Or use
'Project' | 'Convert File Source Paths'.

And of course, try to use wildcards and let the compiler do the dirty work
for you.

Hope this helps.

Friedrich

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now when you explained, it make sense...
i'll try go with variable and wildcards route .
many thanks

Darko