Renaming files: windows re-selects entire filename when other files resync

So glad I discovered this thread, been having this issue as well ( Windows 10, Dropbox v106.4.368 ). For what it's worth, it seems to only happen when the file is newly placed or renamed in dropbox - just within the last few seconds. At least now I know what's happening and have a simple enough work-around to help ease the frustration. Hope this helps other folks out.

Also having this issue. Hope a fix can be implemented as soon as possible.

Very inconvenient to have dropbox turned off all the time :(

To sort of work around this problem, I've created the following AutoHotkey script which is triggered by Ctrl + R and, every time, moves the text cursor to just before the file extension:

GroupAdd, FileExplorer, ahk_class CabinetWClass ; Normal window
GroupAdd, FileExplorer, ahk_class #32770, ShellView ; Save as / open window
GroupAdd, FileExplorer, ahk_class WorkerW ; Desktop view

; FileExplorer_GetSelection() is from a third party
FileExplorer_GetSelection(){
	WinGetClass, winClass, % "ahk_id" . hWnd := WinExist("A")
	if !(winClass ~="Progman|WorkerW|(Cabinet|Explore)WClass")
		Return
	
	shellWindows := ComObjCreate("Shell.Application").Windows
	if (winClass ~= "Progman|WorkerW")
		shellFolderView := shellWindows.FindWindowSW(0, 0, SWC_DESKTOP := 8, 0, SWFO_NEEDDISPATCH := 1).Document
	else {
		for window in shellWindows
			if (hWnd = window.HWND) && (shellFolderView := window.Document)
				break
	}
	for item in shellFolderView.SelectedItems
		result .= (result = "" ? "" : "`n") . item.Path
	if !result
		result := shellFolderView.Folder.Self.Path
	Return result
}

Move_TextCursorToEndOfFileOrFolderName(Name){
	SendInput, {End}
	
	DotPosition := InStr(Name, ".", False, 0) ; 0 makes it search from the right-hand side
	
	If ((Name != "") And (DotPosition)){
		Length := StrLen(Name)
		MoveAmount := Length - DotPosition + 1 ; + 1 ensures that the text cursor is moved to the left-hand side of the file extension
		SendInput, {Left %MoveAmount%}
	}
}

#If WinActive("ahk_group FileExplorer")
	; Ctrl and R → Invoke file rename, deselect whole file name, and move text cursor to (1) the end of the name if a folder or extensionless file or (2) the end of the file name but before the file extension.
	^r::
		Path := FileExplorer_GetSelection()
		SendInput, {F2}
		SplitPath, Path, Name
		Move_TextCursorToEndOfFileOrFolderName(Name)
	Return
#If

I hope it helps others while this problem remains.

Love the script Ben H.27, I have a few similar work arounds using AHK so it's nice to see a fellow user!

One question on your code, you have it set to trigger on Ctrl + R, however this is the 'refresh window' shortcut, do you find that causes any issues?

Just wondering if a different trigger key would be more useful, or if it isn't a problem to begin with?

Hi Joe95 

Thank you!

Personally, I've always used F5 to refresh applications so it hasn't been a problem for me but anyone can set their own hotkey by replacing "^r" with a different combination (refer to https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/Hotkeys.htm).

Ben.

I have 10 professionnal licences, 200$ per month. Just reading Daphné's answers got me even more upset. Reading customers situation and gaining time by asking annoying questions ''which versions we are using'' when you are completely aware of what is going on. 

If you can't fix it, tell us. 

Hey there samuelguerin!

As mentioned here, our team are indeed aware of the issue and would like to investigate further into this via our Support channel.

If you'd like to do so, please let me know and I'd be happy to reach out and create a ticket for you. Thanks!

Also experiencing the same issue, have been for years. If I can help in fixing this, please open a ticket for me.

Windows 10 20H2

Dropbox 112.4.321