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Vocalpoint:
All,

Just noticed a issue on my system (at least with FLAC files) with MC 24.0.52 (and presumably all prior versions)

Seems that when I update the cover art (Add From File) and actually embed the cover art into the file tag - the Windows system file creation date is being modified along with the Modified Date (which is fine).

Is MC not able to update a FLAC file tag to add artwork and just adjust the Modified Date accordingly?

MC should never be changing the system file creation date for any reason.

Would like to understand what is happening here (See Attachment)

VP

Matt:
MC probably had to rewrite the entire file.

Vocalpoint:

--- Quote from: Matt on September 23, 2018, 11:26:01 am ---MC probably had to rewrite the entire file.

--- End quote ---

Wow - really? That probably answers my other post from this morning regarding Creation Date.

That is unfortunate.

Thanks.

VP

Matt:
We might be able to preserve the date created in this case.  I'll look at it tomorrow.

Vocalpoint:

--- Quote from: Matt on September 23, 2018, 11:31:56 am ---We might be able to preserve the date created in this case.  I'll look at it tomorrow.

--- End quote ---


Appreciate that Matt.

This could have some serious implications for many types of backup software that rely on Windows file stamps to be intact from one session to the next. In a "mirror" backup scenario - this could result in files being deleted from the destination without warning if the backup software believes there is no matching file due to a (now) new creation date on the source.

I am good with Modified date being updated if necessary just as any file would be if changed. But the creation date should probably be left alone in most cases.

VP

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