As of version 6.22 there are two sorting methods for the explorer file list, but what is the difference between logical sorting and standard sorting?Logical file sorting is often referred to as digit sorting, or numerical file sorting! 1.) ... The logical sorting and standard sorting!
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(Image-1) Difference between logical sorting and standard sorting! |
2.) Can I turn off / disable the logical file name sorting?
Yes via the Dir-Print-OK menu
View ► Logical file sorting
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(Image-2) logical sorting and standard sorting! |
3.) Why the logical file name sorting in the Explorer list view?
While the default sort works well in most cases, files with names containing digits are intuitively sorted by counter. For example, the contents of a folder containing files with numeric suffixes would typically look like this:My-File-1.pdf
My-File-10.pdf
My-File-15.pdf
My-File-2.pdf
My-File-21.pdf
My-File-3.pdf
My-File-4.pdf
But you would prefer to see a result like this:
My-File-1.pdf
My-File-2.pdf
My-File-3.pdf
My-File-4.pdf
My-File-10.pdf
My-File-15.pdf
My-File-21.pdf
Logical filename sorting in the Explorer list view can be used to sort files by numerical values in their filenames. This can be particularly useful when filenames have a numerical meaning and you want to sort them according to those numerical values.
For example, a typical scenario where this might be useful is a list of files that contain dates in the filename. Logical sorting by digits allows you to sort these files in the order that corresponds to their actual date, rather than simply sorting alphabetically by each digit in the file name.
This can make file navigation and organization easier, especially if you manage large amounts of files that contain numerical information in the file name.
4.) ... Is the logical file sorting by digits slower than standard file sorting?
In general, logical file sorting by digits is not necessarily slower than standard file sorting, as the speed depends on several factors.
Logical sorting by digits can actually be faster in some cases, especially when the data has a clear numerical structure. Logical sorting by digits sorts the numbers according to their numerical order, which can be efficient, especially if the data is already in numerical form.
On the other hand, due to its more general nature, the default file sorting could be a bit more flexible and perhaps better able to handle non-numeric data. So it depends a lot on the type of data and the implementation of the sorting algorithms.
In general, it is advisable to carry out an empirical evaluation in specific use cases to choose the best sorting method, as performance may vary depending on the specific circumstances.
But it also works for decimals!
FAQ 28: Updated on: 25 April 2024 13:20