[dolphin] [Bug 509422] New: In new windows, opening folders from "Places" menu swaps focus between split view panes

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https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=509422

            Bug ID: 509422
           Summary: In new windows, opening folders from "Places" menu
                    swaps focus between split view panes
    Classification: Applications
           Product: dolphin
      Version First 25.08.0
       Reported In:
          Platform: Arch Linux
                OS: Linux
            Status: REPORTED
          Severity: normal
          Priority: NOR
         Component: split view
          Assignee: dolphin-bugs-null at kde.org
          Reporter: seanwhearn at gmail.com
                CC: kfm-devel at kde.org
  Target Milestone: ---

SUMMARY
In new windows in split view mode, focus does not default to the left pane, and
is not set to one pane until you open a folder within that pane.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open a new Dolphin window.
2. Immediately select a location from the "Places" sidebar.

OBSERVED RESULT
Selected location will open in the right pane, even though focus should start
(and the topmost file/folder appears to be selected by default) on the left
pane. Continuing to select new locations from "Places" will open them
alternating back-and-forth between the two panes, until you open a folder
within one pane, which will set focus to that pane and stop the alternating
behaviour.

EXPECTED RESULT
Focus should start on the left pane, location selected from "Places" should
open in the left pane, and focus should follow whichever pane you click on
without needing to first open a folder.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux: 6.16.6
KDE Plasma Version: 6.4.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.17.0
Qt Version: 6.9.2

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