Is there a way to change a file that currently shown as added and removed to renamed?

[Stan Benedict]

I am working on a git repository using sourcetree. I made some significant structural changes to my project including renaming files and folders.  Is there any way to indicate that a new file path is replacing the old file path so as to be able to track internal changes that were made to the files?

[Mike Corsaro · Accepted solution]

Hello! Git should be able to automatically track renames without needing to do anything (remember: git tracks content, not files). When tracking changes to a file in Sourcetree (right clicking on a file and selecting 'Log selected...'), make sure you check the "Follow renamed files" checkbox which should give you the correct history.

[Stan Benedict]

Thank you for the help!