Copying records with attached files does NOT duplicate attached files in filesystem (AG: 24.10 rev 1579)
Posted: 2024-03-09 11:06
Hi,
I notice, that when I copy a record, the attachments are not duplicated (AG: 24.10 rev 1579).
The fields that hold links to files are just being copied as they are, thus, a single file on disk is linked to more than one record. But: One can delete the file from record A - which makes it inaccessibly from record B (as it no longer exists).
I think this is a serious bug, as it is a risk of data loss.
Suggested solution:
Copy all attached files to a new name and save this new name into the copied record.
Olaf
I notice, that when I copy a record, the attachments are not duplicated (AG: 24.10 rev 1579).
The fields that hold links to files are just being copied as they are, thus, a single file on disk is linked to more than one record. But: One can delete the file from record A - which makes it inaccessibly from record B (as it no longer exists).
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Suggested solution:
Copy all attached files to a new name and save this new name into the copied record.
Olaf