by Guest on 2026/02/25 07:36:58 AM
Is there any way to move downloaded files from within the Web UI at all?
I've been using the Windows GUI version of Tixati for years, but I'm wanting to move over to run it as a Linux Docker image - which means switching to the Web GUI... but this is a showstopper for me.
by Guest on 2026/02/25 07:48:23 AM
Gemimi AI says:
Moving to a Linux Docker environment is a huge upgrade for server stability, but you are correct—the Tixati Web UI is significantly more limited than the Windows Desktop GUI.
The short answer is: No, there is no "Move" button or file browser dialog in the Web UI that allows you to manually browse to a new folder and move a finished file like you do in Windows.
However, you can still manage your files efficiently if you adapt your workflow to use Categories.
1. The Workaround: "Category-Based" Moving
In Tixati, Categories aren't just for organization; they can control file paths. This is the only way to "move" files via the Web UI:
Setup: In your Tixati settings (you'll need to set this up via the GUI once or via the config file), create Categories like "Movies," "TV," or "Music."
Assign Paths: Give each Category a specific "Seeding/Finished" path.
The Move: When a download finishes, right-click it in the Web UI and Change Category. Tixati will automatically trigger the move to that category's assigned path on your Linux file system.
2. The "Docker Path" Showstopper
Since you are moving to Docker, there is a critical "gotcha" regarding file moves.
In Windows, you might move a file from C:\Temp to D:\Movies.
In Docker, Tixati can only see what you "mount" as volumes in your docker-compose.yml.
The Problem: If you mount your temp folder as /downloads and your NAS as /media, Tixati sees these as different file systems. Moving a file between them will be a "Copy + Delete" operation rather than an "Instant Move," which can be very slow and CPU-intensive in a container.
The Fix: Use a Single Root Mount. Mount your entire data drive to one path (e.g., /data) and then set your internal Tixati paths to /data/temp and /data/finished. This allows Linux to use "Atomic Moves," which are instantaneous.
A Better Alternative: The "Remote GUI" (VNC)
If the lack of a "Move" button is a dealbreaker, don't use the Web UI. Instead, use a Tixati Docker image with a built-in Desktop GUI (often called a "vnc" or "webtop" image).
This runs the full Linux Desktop version of Tixati inside the container and streams the entire window to your browser. You get:
The exact same right-click menu you use in Windows.
Full "Local Files > Move" functionality.
The ability to see detailed piece maps and bandwidth graphs.
by Guest on 2026/02/25 08:32:04 AM
Ok... just done some testing and set up a new Category with a Seeding location.
Right-clicking and setting a torrent to that Category in the Windows GUI does indeed move the files, but selecting the Category in the Web UI and clicking 'Move' simply changes the Category but doesn't move the files.
Or am I doing something wrong?
