More accurate copying progress

m^2 · Post by *m^2 » 2011-11-23, 07:51 UTC

Right now TC sums up file sizes and assumes that copying speed is linear with it. It's grossly incorrect on small files and even more on a mix of big and small ones. Earlier today I've had a case when after doing 1/3 of work, TC showed that 2% was done.

MVV · Post by *MVV » 2011-11-23, 08:31 UTC

In order to improve this moment TC should add constant size value for every file (e.g. 100 bytes) to compensate copying MFT entries etc.

m^2 · Post by *m^2 » 2011-11-23, 12:19 UTC

I think it would be better to do it in the time scale, because adding X bytes would be very arbitrary. Assume some seek time and bandwidth and preferably adjust them as you copy things.