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    Dolphin drag and drop seems broken

    I can't seem to figure out why dolphin isn't wanting to perform drag and drop operations. It doesn't matter if it is from one dolphin instance to another, within a single dolphin instance, or between dolphin and some other program, it displays a red crossed out circle near my cursor like so...



    I know it is not a file/folder permission issue. I have checked it thoroughly. The funny thing about this is that if I reboot my computer it will work for a while.

    I have searched these forums, KDE forums, and Dolphin's forums, and I can't find anyone who has posted about this problem. I know I am not alone on this either, my brother is running the same version of kubuntu, on a different hardware setup and has the same issue.

    Anyone else have this problem, and if so, have you been able to find a solution?
    Last edited by brycethorup; Oct 27, 2012, 11:01 AM.
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    This is indeed very odd. Odder still that your brother has the same issue, but no one else. You might start by explaining how you and your brother's setups are similar, how you installed them, what kind of computers you are both using, any of details that might be helpful.

    Please Read Me
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      #3
      We are both running clean installs of kubuntu 12.10 64-bit installed by usb thumb drive. I am running on a homebuilt AMD e-350 processor with AMD 6350 integrated video. My brother is running hp envy 15 3033cl with an i7 processor and AMD/intel graphics.

      I removed some software that I didn't need, however, my brother has not uninstalled any software. Programs that we have installed in common are Blender, GIMP, Inkscape, and Filezilla.

      Let me know if any other specifics will help.
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        #4
        Originally posted by Teunis
        Although you are convinced it's not a permission issue I'd still ask you to try the same operation with Dolphin started up with kdesudo.
        Or install/enable the Root Actions menu.
        Another test would be to create a new user account.

        The simplest suggestion is to see if you can copy when using Konqueror or Krusader, after all they are the original KDE file managers.
        I tried with kdesudo with the same result. However, krusader worked just fine with or without root permission. Also logging in to a different user account worked, at least in the short term. I didn't run it for a long session like i would on my usual account, so it may just be the same as me rebooting my computer.

        It seems like it is definitely a dolphin issue. A setting or something. I can't think of anything I might have changed though.

        EDIT: On a side note, I can drag and drop from krusader to dolphin, but not the other way around.
        Last edited by brycethorup; Oct 27, 2012, 04:17 PM.
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          #5
          I have to disagree. I am inclined to agree with Teunis that it is a permissions issue with your user profile. The behavior you are experiencing doesn't happen on my 12.10 install.

          Have you at any time since installing 12.10, launched a graphical application form the console using sudo instead of kdesudo?
          Windows no longer obstructs my view.
          Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
          "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." - Sherlock Holmes​
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            #6
            yes.
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              #7
              Originally posted by brycethorup View Post
              yes.
              Open a console. Ensure you are in your user home directory (you should be). Type:
              Code:
              sudo chown -R user:user
              Where user:user is your logged in username.

              This will change the owner:group of all files/directories in your home directory to you, which is what they all should be. Then log out / log in and try with Dolphin again.
              Windows no longer obstructs my view.
              Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
              "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." - Sherlock Holmes​
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                #8
                I had already run the chown command earlier, I am quite sure my permissions are fine. I just rebooted my computer, and tried stepping through my typical setup process. After I start Blender the issue occurs. The problem is persistent after closing blender. I am running a version from the ppa:irie/blender repository. I don't know if it is this particular version, or if it is a general blender issue. I am sure it is blender because I can do a complete reboot, test dolphin and find it working, close dolphin, open blender, close blender, open dolphin, and then the issue starts. I find it interesting that the problem persists after closing blender.

                EDIT: I downloaded and tested the official binary from blender.org, and it causes the same problem. Any ideas? Should I move this question to the blender forums?
                Last edited by brycethorup; Oct 27, 2012, 05:54 PM.
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                  #9
                  Ok, I'm using the Blender from the repos. As soon as I launch it, I can no longer drop a file onto a folder with dolphin! If I log out and back in, it works again.

                  Please Read Me
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by oshunluvr View Post
                    Ok, I'm using the Blender from the repos. As soon as I launch it, I can no longer drop a file onto a folder with dolphin! If I log out and back in, it works again.
                    THAT is a definite bug and needs to be reported.
                    Windows no longer obstructs my view.
                    Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
                    "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." - Sherlock Holmes​
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                      #11
                      I'm playing around trying to figure out what's causing it. Nothing yet...

                      This needs to be reported to the bender devs.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by oshunluvr View Post
                        Ok, I'm using the Blender from the repos. As soon as I launch it, I can no longer drop a file onto a folder with dolphin! If I log out and back in, it works again.
                        Exactly. I have no idea where to go from here, other than I went ahead and posted this issue on the forums at blenderartists.org. No reply yet. I figure it has got to be blender locking out some feature when it is run, and not restoring it after quitting.

                        Is there any way to see what processes are being started when an executable gets launched? Maybe it is some subprocess that lingers.
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                          #13
                          http://www.blender.org/development/report-a-bug/ might be a better place, maybe?
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by claydoh View Post
                            http://www.blender.org/development/report-a-bug/ might be a better place, maybe?
                            Already on it.
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                              #15
                              http://projects.blender.org/tracker/...tail&aid=31488

                              I would suggest people report the bug at blender's bugzilla, but with better info than the closed report above, with more details.
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