Folder Color

Where folder color information is stored?

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I need to copy folders on another computer together with their associated folder color / file emblems information as well.
Where the data about folder color and file emblems are located? I need to copy this as well to migrate folder color information on a new computer. Thanks!

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costales (costales) said : 		#1

Hi, that configuration is inside a database of the gvfs system. You can't copy just a folder or file.
Migration is not possible (I don't know if copying the entire home would work).
Best regards.

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Dan (dan-pologea) said : 		#2

Hi, thank you for your answer!
Following your code, I understand now that the information I need is in the gvfs system. Because color folder or file emblems could be very important information for some users (marking the current status of a specific file or folder) it would be very useful to have a kind of migration tool to copy/transfer this information from one computer to another along with color and emblems information.
So, I am wondering whether it is possible to explore/parse this information without interrogating the database only about a specific file (because I need it all).

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costales (costales) said : 		#3

Hi,
Yes, it's a great idea, if the home would have the same structure,
could it be possible to create a migration tool.
I'll leave this issue open to remind me of this.
Best regards.

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Dan (dan-pologea) said : 		#4

Thanks! This migration tool would be great and very useful.

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