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Sawyer Lawson
Description
This feature request proposes the implementation of a folder selection dialog when duplicating projects in Loopy Pro. Currently, duplicated projects are saved in the same directory as the original, requiring manual relocation if a different storage location is desired. Introducing a folder selection option during duplication would streamline project organization and enhance workflow efficiency.
Problems
  • Manual Relocation Required
    : After duplicating a project, users must manually move the copy to a different folder if they wish to organize it separately, adding extra steps to the workflow.
  • Inconsistent Organization
    : The inability to choose a destination folder during duplication can lead to disorganized project storage, especially when managing multiple projects across various categories or sessions.
  • Inefficient Workflow
    : The current process interrupts the creative flow, as users need to exit the duplication process to reorganize their files manually.
Proposed Solution
  • Folder Selection Prompt
    : When initiating a project duplication, present a dialog that allows users to select the destination folder for the new copy.
  • Default to Original Folder
    : For convenience, the dialog can default to the original project's folder, but still provide the option to navigate to and select a different location.
  • Integration with Project Manager
    : Incorporate this functionality seamlessly into the existing project manager interface, ensuring a cohesive user experience.
Examples
  1. Session Organization
    : A user working on multiple sessions can duplicate a base project and save each copy directly into session-specific folders, maintaining organized project structures.
  2. Template Usage
    : When using a project as a template, users can duplicate it and immediately save the new project into a designated folder for that specific purpose or client.
  3. Collaborative Workflows
    : In collaborative environments, team members can duplicate shared projects and save their versions into personal or role-specific folders, facilitating better version control and organization.
Benefits
  • Enhanced Organization
    : Allows users to maintain a structured project directory, improving file management and retrieval.
  • Streamlined Workflow
    : Reduces the number of steps required to organize duplicated projects, saving time and minimizing disruptions.
  • Improved User Experience
    : Provides greater control over file storage locations, aligning with user expectations for file management within professional applications.
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-25.
Original Post:
In the project manager, when the user taps “Duplicate Project”, the user should be able to choose right then and there which folder the duplicate should be saved to.
Currently, if the duplicate project belongs in a different folder from the original (which is frequently the case), the user has to navigate to it after the fact and then move it to the correct folder. This is unnecessarily time consuming.