Make sure files are shown and played in order.

Toby Doom Launcher.py

@@ -431,6 +431,17 @@ class MenuDialog(QDialog):
         self.accept()
 
 
+def natural_sort_key(path):
+    """
+    Generate a key for natural (human) sorting of file paths.
+    Ensures that '2 - file.mp3' comes before '10 - file.mp3'.
+    """
+    import re
+    def convert(text):
+        return int(text) if text.isdigit() else text.lower()
+    return [convert(c) for c in re.split('([0-9]+)', str(path))]
+
+
 class AudioPlayer:
     """Handles cross-platform audio playback using VLC if available"""
 
@@ -689,12 +700,12 @@ class AudioManualDialog(QDialog):
     def populateManuals(self):
         """Populate manual selection combo box"""
         items = []
-        # Add all directories
-        for item in sorted(self.manualPath.iterdir()):
+        # Add all directories with natural sorting
+        for item in sorted(self.manualPath.iterdir(), key=natural_sort_key):
             if item.is_dir():
                 items.append(item.name)
         # Add standalone MP3 files at root level (like "08 - Special Thanks and Shoutouts.mp3")
-        for item in sorted(self.manualPath.iterdir()):
+        for item in sorted(self.manualPath.iterdir(), key=natural_sort_key):
             if item.is_file() and item.suffix.lower() == '.mp3':
                 items.append(item.name)
         self.manualCombo.addItems(items)
@@ -712,8 +723,8 @@ class AudioManualDialog(QDialog):
             # For standalone MP3s, just add the file itself
             self.trackCombo.addItem(selectedManual.stem)
         else:
-            # For directories, recursively find all MP3 files
-            tracks = sorted(selectedManual.rglob('*.mp3'))
+            # For directories, recursively find all MP3 files with natural sorting
+            tracks = sorted(selectedManual.rglob('*.mp3'), key=natural_sort_key)
             if tracks:
                 self.trackCombo.addItem("Play All")
                 # Use relative path from selected manual for better readability
@@ -743,8 +754,8 @@ class AudioManualDialog(QDialog):
             tracks = [selectedManual]
             self.audioPlayer.loadTracks([str(t) for t in tracks])
         elif selectedTrack == "Play All":
-            # Get sorted list of all MP3 files recursively
-            tracks = sorted(selectedManual.rglob('*.mp3'))
+            # Get naturally sorted list of all MP3 files recursively
+            tracks = sorted(selectedManual.rglob('*.mp3'), key=natural_sort_key)
             print(f"Loading {len(tracks)} tracks for Play All")
             self.audioPlayer.loadTracks([str(t) for t in tracks])
         else: