Rewrite of the Base.getSettingsFolder() and Platform.getSettingsFolder()#1335
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Stefterv commented Nov 19, 2025
One thing I just realised, that maybe it is a good idea to migrate the settings folders on each platform also to a more modern place (maybe Java can give us a location) |
…lder()` Rewrote both function so they fit into a single file, negating the need for hopping around when looking into what this functionality does. Also rewrote it so it is no longer generates random awt windows through the `Messages` class
- Added the previous settings override in base again - Added a system property to override the settings folder within tests
Introduces logic to detect a preferences.txt file in the same folder as the running executable or jar. If found, settings are loaded from this location, improving portability and allowing users to override default settings without modifying system directories.
Steftervforce-pushed the settings-folder branch from c6c7f97 to 1c27d78Compare
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catilac commented Dec 3, 2025
lgtm! What is a good way for me to test this? |
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Stefterv commented Dec 4, 2025
It shouldn't really change anything, so if you check the Preferences screen and compare between the local build and 4.4.10 they should be the same! |
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Rewrote both functions so they fit into a single file, negating the need for hopping around when looking into what this functionality does. Now all the errors that can occur can be quickly visible and it no longer generates random awt windows through the
MessagesclassTODO:
sudoXDG_CONFIG_HOME