Cannot manually reposition files in Research

Scrivener Scrivener for Windows
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I have been trying to reposition manually a pdf file imported into the Research folder with no success.

It will happily move to a folder in the Research section, to the trash, or as a sub-whatever of a text file. It will not sit where I want it, though; just below three text files and before the first folder. It bounces back to the bottom of the list.

I am having similar problems repositioning other files (text). Folder behave themselves and go to where I command them .-(

UPDATE

Hah! I have finally managed it … but it took 10 minutes and the precision of a surgeon to position the file JUST so between the border of the two others. Is it possible to have other files “make way” for the insertion of a new file (as in Mac), or make a clear “insertion line”?

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Yes, I’m aware the tree object does require a steady hand and good eyes. I will take a look at this at some point. However, in the interim let me show you a great tip.

  1. Click on any text or folder item in the binder
  2. Press the CTRL key
  3. Whilst holding down the CTRL key click an arrow key - UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT

This should put a SMILE on your face as you watch your selection move around

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The “make way” thing doesn’t even work in the Mac version of Scrivener. That interface device is only used in a few places, and not in hierarchal trees, unfortunately.