The reload command not working automatically

[og900aero]

I used the new Debian 12, and I try lf file manager again:

I noticed that the reload command does not work automatically when I copy, move or delete files. I guess it doesn't work in all other cases either. If I enter it manually, it refreshes the contents of the window.

[og900aero]

I try more, and the problem only persist, when I copy, move, delete to the mountable device, like usb pendrive.

[azinsharaf]

same here, I have to refresh it manually (ctrl+r)
Windows 11 Pro

[gokcehan]

@og900aero @azinsharaf We use modification times to trigger reloads when required. Some filesystems do not update modification times to reduce disk writes. If that's the case, I'm afraid it is currently considered working as intended and you need manual reloads.

[azinsharaf]

in my case i have a python script that creates a new folder and generates some files inside the folder. isn't it being considered as a simple and straightforward file system action?

[gokcehan]

@azinsharaf I'm not sure if I understood what you meant but we don't have a mechanism to detect file system actions in your commands.

[joelim-work]

You can also try the period option, which can poll for updates to the filesystem.

[og900aero]

You can also try the period option, which can poll for updates to the filesystem.

I try period. Set period 3 in lf.rc. Then I browse pendrive, and delete some files, and waiting 3 seconds, but doesnt reload automatically after 3 seconds.

[joelim-work]

@og900aero The period option also works based on modification times, so for your case it won't help. I think you'll have to troubleshoot by looking at the modification times of the files on your pendrive.

I was actually responding to @azinsharaf's issue, which I think is different. The period option is useful for picking up changes to the filesystem from external processes outside of lf, which was why I suggested it. Sorry for the confusion.

[joelim-work]

Adding the watch option in #1667 should help with automatic reload problems, closing this issue.