DT3 moved external folders between databases, folder now acts as a file with dot at end of name

DEVONthink
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I recently created a new database and copied across some folders (these are external folder that have been indexed). This has worked for many of the folders and files. However a couple of the
folders now appear as large files in DT and the name ends with a dot.

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however, in finder and command line they appear correct and without the additional dot

/Books/untitled\ folder/med

I have tried a database repair that didn’t fix it.

If I rename them in DT3 the name changes but it still adds a dot and shows as a file.
if I rename them in finder or at the command line DT still picks them up but adds the dot and displays as a file.

The only way to get around this is to move the contents of the folder in finder or command line to a non-indexed folder. Delete the original in DT3 and move the files back into a new folder with the corrected name.

I wonder if there is a simple fix that can be done with in DT3?
As I have some large folders and these are on a NAS.

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Update

sorry the kind does still show as a folder

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A screenshot of the Info inspector for this item would be useful, thanks.

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here is the info pane

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I checked with other examples that the reported size is that of the total of the files in such folders. Which it is.

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Where are the indexed folders located in the filesystem and which version of DEVONthink and macOS do you use? And how did you actually move the groups?

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Are you using any process or application on the NAS that syncs files back to your Mac?

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  • They are external folders which were indexed.
  • Databases are on my Mac
  • No syncing of files.
  • I moved via drag and drop within DevonThink.
  • Normally, I use the “move into database” option move then use "move to external folder”. I cannot remember if I did that on this occasion.

it’s a shame I didn’t notice until sometime after the fact otherwise I would have tried to replicate the issue and provide more details…

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Are you using any process or application on the NAS that syncs files back to your Mac?

I do have CCC backing up to the NAS but that is oneway and via a different SMB share

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And the path of the folders in the filesystem?

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And just to eliminate a variable, so you’re not using something like this…

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And just to eliminate a variable, so you’re not using something like this…

Nope, everything is over SMB share min SMBv2 + large file support and max SMBv3. I haven’t even got those packages Synology packages installed. I try to use open standards or industrial standards where possible.

NAS
                              SERVER_NAME                   rXXXXXXXXX
                              USER_ID                       501
                              SMB_NEGOTIATE                 SMBV_NEG_SMB2_ENABLED
                              SMB_NEGOTIATE                 SMBV_NEG_SMB3_ENABLED
                              SMB_VERSION                   SMB_3.1.1
                              SMB_ENCRYPT_ALGORITHMS        AES_128_CCM_ENABLED
                              SMB_ENCRYPT_ALGORITHMS        AES_128_GCM_ENABLED
                              SMB_ENCRYPT_ALGORITHMS        AES_256_CCM_ENABLED
                              SMB_ENCRYPT_ALGORITHMS        AES_256_GCM_ENABLED
                              SMB_CURR_ENCRYPT_ALGORITHM    OFF
                              SMB_SHARE_TYPE                DISK
                              SIGNING_SUPPORTED             TRUE
                              EXTENDED_SECURITY_SUPPORTED   TRUE
                              UNIX_SUPPORT                  TRUE
                              LARGE_FILE_SUPPORTED          TRUE
                              OS_X_SERVER                   TRUE
                              FILE_IDS_SUPPORTED            TRUE
                              DFS_SUPPORTED                 TRUE
                              FILE_LEASING_SUPPORTED        TRUE
                              MULTI_CREDIT_SUPPORTED        TRUE

@cgrunenberg

And the path of the folders in the filesystem?

Yes. on the NAS which is using BTRFS and using SMBv3
It’s an unencrypted drive and unencrypted shared folder.
Shared folder. has no quota and there is plenty of free space.
I do use a BTRFS replication to take a snapshot of changes every 6hrs

Via web NAS interface - DSM 7.1-42661 Update 1

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Mac
macOS version is 12.4 (21F79) for Apple Silicon (M1)
Using default APFS encrypted with FireVault.
The DevonThink Database resides on this
The Database itself is unencrypted
DevonThink 3.8.4 (latest)

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Do you use any aliases or symbolic links on the volume? Or are you able to reproduce the issue?

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Do you use any aliases or symbolic links on the volume?

Within shares no
I not sure about the OS and DSM itself
NAS is using a single SHR v1 volume

Or are you able to reproduce the issue?

Sorry, I am afraid not.
I think it must be something in the Database file Index as the external folders are fine.

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And a verification of the database didn’t report any issues? Please select one of these affected folders in DEVONthink and then execute this small script via the Script Editor.app:

tell application id "DNtp" to display dialog (type of selected record 1 as string)

What does it report?

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And a verification of the database didn’t report any issues?

No and I have run it several time since.

What does it report?

  • I cut n pasted code into script.app
  • selected group med. In DEVONthink
  • then ran the code
  • the dialog reports type as
unknown

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  • I get the same for other folders/groups with this issue.
  • I also tested that the code works on unaffected folders and files and it reported the correct types.
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Please hold the Option key and choose Help > Report bug to start a support ticket. Thanks.