Can I sequence the files I download? This is quite a common question. This entry will try to answer it and offer solutions.[[BR]]


'''Why is this "feature" not implemented in Transmission?'''[[BR]]

Because it makes the overall swarm's health worse. 

'''But I want to sequence the files I download, how do I do it ?'''[[BR]]

There're two methods basically, one DIY that requires a bit of code changing and the "user friendly" version.[[BR]]


''' 1) DIY code changing approach:'''[[BR]]
Tweak ''compareRefillPiece()'' in ''libtransmission/peer-mgr.c''

Replace:
{{{
/* otherwise go with our random seed */
return tr_compareUint16( a->random, b->random );
}}}
With: 
{{{
/* otherwise download the pieces in order */
return tr_compareUint16( a->piece, b->piece );
}}}

''' 2) "User-friendly" approach:'''[[BR]]
In the file inspector, change the priorities "by hand".