ArduPilot / ArduPilot/apm_planner

APM Planner.ini.lock - lockfile can make APM Planner stop working

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Description

if "APM Planner.ini.lock" for some reason is left (like after a crash/shutdown)
- then APM planner will be stuck at splashcreen "forever" - until the file is deleted.

maybe display a hint about it, or better - ask for ok to delete the file.

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Research direction

Start by locating the startup path that handles "APM Planner.ini.lock" and leads to the splash screen. Reproduce the stuck state with a leftover lockfile, then determine whether completion means showing a hint or requesting confirmation before deleting it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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