Synchronize (Syncsource should be Left)

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just sharing a quick thought:

Synchronize Panel. FIRST we define the folder for the Sync-Source, THEN we define the folder for the Sync-Destination, CONSEQUENTLY, due to this LOGICAL ORDER, the Sync-Source field is ABOVE the Sync-Destination field: all this makes sense and feels natural.

Well. After hitting the "Compare"-button i would expect the Lister for the Sync-Source to be on the LEFT hand side (and the Lister for the Sync-Destination-field to be on the RIGHT side). Why? this would feel natural and logical, as writing/reading a text from Left to Right feels natural.

Typically, "synchronizing" means we update the Sync-Destination by copying NEW files from the Sync-Source to the Sync-Destination. Copying (similar to reading, writing, following a time line in a media player, etc.) feels most natural when it goes/runs/flows/rolls/swims/follows FROM LEFT to right. Clearly, after hitting the Compare-button the Lister for the Sync-Destination should imho appear on the RIGHT side (of the dual lister in checkbox mode).

The current implementation (Dopus 10 latest beta) is vice versa. Anyone who agrees/disagrees with my point of view? :confused:

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The source is whichever side you make it.

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oops. hadnt noticed it. full explanation of jon's: when a dual lister is opened and you select the right side (the right Lister) by clicking on the white background (i.e. activating it as "Source Lister") AND when you hit the Compare-button, THEN the right Lister will also become your "Sync Source" (i.e. the "Sync Source Lister").

So if i want to have the LEFT Lister as "Sync Source", then i must activate that lister (thus it becoming the "Source Lister") before i hit the Compare button.

OIC :open_mouth:

Thanks jon!!
( i am still a Dopus newbie, aint it? :laughing: )