Import of folder by drag and drop can create folder with whitespace

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Problem:

When drag and drop folder with whitespace from Explorer to Unreal Editor’s content browser, it creates folder with whitespace in content browser.

However, folder with whitespace is forbidden in content browser.

When imported wav file inside the folder with whitespace, it succeeds import and preview playing in Editor, but it fails to save asset.

Reproduction steps:

  1. Create folder with whitespace on explorer (like “Hello World/”)
  2. Place .wav file inside folder (1) (like “Hello World/test.wav”)
  3. Drag and drop the folder into Editor’s content browser.
  4. It creates folder with whitespace in content browser. (reproduced)
  5. However, preview playback of wav file succeeds.
  6. When try to save sound wave asset, it fails to save.
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Hello ,

Thank you for submitting a bug report. I have reproduced this issue and logged a report for it here

You can track the report’s status as the issue is reviewed by our development staff. Please be aware that this issue may not be prioritized or fixed soon. To work around this issue, if you rename the folder to no longer include the space the folder should save without issue.

Cheers!

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Thank you!