transmission/docs/Can-I-sequence-the-files-I-download.md

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

Why is this "feature" not implemented in Transmission?

Because it makes the overall swarm's health worse.

But I want to sequence the files I download, how do I do it?

There are basically two methods, one DIY method that requires some code modification and the "user friendly" version.

1. DIY code changing approach: 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: In the file inspector, change the priorities "by hand".