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  1. Qt
  2. QTBUG-77523

QFileInfo::size() reports the size of symlink target instead of the link file itself, contrary to the documentation

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    • Type: Bug
    • Status: Closed
    • Priority: P3: Somewhat important
    • Resolution: Done
    • Affects Version/s: 5.12.4
    • Fix Version/s: 5.13.2, 5.14.0 Beta 1
    • Component/s: Core: I/O, Documentation
    • Labels:
      None
    • Environment:
      Windows 10
    • Platform/s:
      Windows
    • Commits:
      abfac029ceaf6c3199694a505f312ace347b8245 (qt/qtbase/5.13)

      Description

      I've noticed this error a while back in my Qt-based file manager application. When I got around to fixing it, I've found that other people have discovered it as well: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53411886/qfileinfo-size-is-returning-shortcut-target-size

      Note how difficult it is to get the true size of a link file. And, of course, the documentation states that size() should not follow the symlink.

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. QTBUG-24831 QFile/QFileInfo function size() wrong for symlinks(WIN)

          • P2: Important - Urgent, should be fixed, but will not stop the release.
          • Closed
          is related to

          User Story - Created by Jira Software - do not edit or delete. Issue type for a user story. QTBUG-75869 Make Qt aware of symlinks, junctions, and shortcuts on Windows

          • P3: Somewhat important - Should be fixed, but doesn't affect the release in any way.
          • Closed
          For Gerrit Dashboard: QTBUG-77523
          # Subject Branch Project Status CR V
          270558,5 QFileInfo: clarify documentation about handling of symlink attributes 5.13 qt/qtbase Status: MERGED +2 0

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              Assignee:
              thiago Thiago Macieira
              Reporter:
              alexium Alex
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