It's Not Possible to Drag a File in the File Explorer and Scroll (Using Mouse Wheel) at the Same Time

[Skirdes]

Steps to reproduce

• Make sure to have enough files/folders in the file explorer to be able to scroll.
• Drag a file/folder by dragging it with the mouse and try to scroll with the mouse wheel.

(see https://youtu.be/tuhCA7bUZ14)

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? Y

Expected result

I’m able to drag a file and scroll at the same time.

Actual result

It’s not possible to drag a file and scroll at the same time.

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
	Obsidian version: v1.9.10
	Installer version: v1.9.10
	Operating system: Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22631
	Login status: logged in
	Language: en
	Catalyst license: insider
	Insider build toggle: on
	Live preview: on
	Base theme: adapt to system
	Community theme: none
	Snippets enabled: 0
	Restricted mode: off
	Plugins installed: 0
	Plugins enabled: 0

RECOMMENDATIONS:
	none

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Additional information

• Relevance: It’s extremely cumbersome to move files because this isn’t possible. (There’s no other way to move files efficiently. I often have to use the system explorer instead because I have long file paths and Ctrl+O would take too long to write it down. I’ll be so happy when this problem is fixed .)
• The possibility to be able to drag and scroll is expected by the user by default. I see no reason not to add it. It’s basicly part of the default functionality. There’s high probability that many users already noticed this but that they were too “lazy” to report it.
• Video: https://youtu.be/tuhCA7bUZ14 (same as above)

[WhiteNoise]

You can’t drag and scroll with the mouse wheel (search/open a FR for this), but you can drag and scroll by hovering the mouse close to the top/bottom.

[CawlinTeffid]

@Skirdes

There’s no other way to move files efficiently.

You can right click (or long press) the file and choose “Move file to…”. The same command is also available in the More Actions menu (3 dots at upper right) and of course in the command palette.

[Skirdes]

Ahh, right, that’s true. I use this very often. Anyway, since I have very long file paths it often would be easier to just drag it to the folder (which usually is open).

[Skirdes]

Corresponding Feature Request: Support Scroll-wheel for Drag-and-Drop in File Explorer