DropAndCopy

A modern, dark-themed file collection and transfer utility for Windows.

Collect files and folders into a Drop Pocket, then copy or move them to a destination — with auto-rename, progress tracking, status feedback, and optional folder structure preservation.

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Screenshots

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Features

Feature	Description
Drag & Drop	Drop files/folders from Explorer into the Drop Pocket
Add Files / Folders	Use file pickers with multi-select
Copy / Move	Transfer all ready items to the chosen destination
Auto-Rename	Conflicting names get - Copy, - Copy 2, etc.
Preserve Folder Structure	Optional — keep relative paths inside the destination
Progress Tracking	Real-time progress bar and status text
Cancel Operation	Stop active transfers cleanly
Completion Summary	Detailed dialog with counts and "Open Destination" button
Always on Top	Keep the window above others
Dark Theme	Modern Windows 11 Fluent-style dark gray UI
Missing Detection	Items that no longer exist are skipped automatically
Destination Drag & Drop	Drag a folder from Explorer directly onto the destination field

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Downloads

Version	Format	File
Portable	ZIP (no install required)	DropAndCopy_Portable_v1.0.0.zip
Installer	EXE (full setup with uninstall)	DropAndCopy_Setup_v1.0.0.exe

Portable

1. Download and extract DropAndCopy_Portable_v1.0.0.zip
2. Run DropAndCopy.exe
3. No installation or admin rights required

Installer

1. Download and run DropAndCopy_Setup_v1.0.0.exe
2. Follow the setup wizard
3. Launch from Start Menu or Desktop shortcut
4. Uninstall via Settings → Apps → DropAndCopy

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How to Use

1. Add items to the Drop Pocket by:

   • Dragging files/folders from Explorer onto the drop zone
   • Clicking Add Files or Add Folder

2. Choose a destination — type a path, click Browse, or drag a folder onto the destination field

3. Optional: Check Preserve folder structure to keep relative folder paths inside the destination

4. Copy or Move:

   • Copy — originals remain; duplicates are auto-renamed
   • Move — originals are deleted after successful transfer

5. Monitor progress in the status strip. Click Cancel to stop.

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Build from Source

Requirements

• .NET 8.0 SDK or later
• Windows 10 / 11
• Visual Studio 2022 (optional)

Commands

# Clone
git clone https://github.com/ahmadibrahim4geo/DropAndCopy.git
cd DropAndCopy

# Build
dotnet build -c Release

# Run
dotnet run -c Release

# Publish portable
dotnet publish -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained true -o publish

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Project Structure

DropAndCopy/
├── DropAndCopy.csproj          # Project file
├── App.xaml / .cs              # Application entry point
├── MainWindow.xaml / .cs       # Main window (7.3k lines)
├── AboutWindow.xaml / .cs      # About dialog
├── AssemblyInfo.cs             # Assembly metadata
├── README.md                   # This file
├── CLEANUP_REPORT.md           # Cleanup report
├── CHANGELOG.md                # Version history
├── RELEASE_NOTES.md            # Release notes
├── .gitignore                  # Git ignore rules
├── Resources/                  # WPF resources (logo, icon)
├── Themes/                     # Dark theme styles
│   └── DarkTheme.xaml
├── Models/
│   └── PocketItem.cs           # Data model
├── ViewModels/
│   └── MainViewModel.cs        # ViewModel + commands
├── Services/
│   └── FileOperationService.cs # Copy/move logic
├── Dialogs/
│   └── CompletionDialog.cs     # Summary dialog
└── docs/
    └── QA_CHECKLIST.md         # QA test cases

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License

Free utility. No warranty.

Developer: Ahmad Ibrahim