MerginMaps / MerginMaps/qgis-plugin

Present only folders when users download a project

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
Stars
44
Forks
20
Avg merge
3d 12h
Merged PRs (30d)
5

Description

Currently, we present user with this type of window, when downloading a project from server:
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It causes lots of confusion, as users often to try and create a folder or type something. Better to present something like this:
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Research direction

Start by tracing the project-download flow and the dialog shown when users choose where to save a project. Compare its current behavior with the folder-only dialog in the issue screenshots. Done means downloading presents a folder-selection interface without asking users to create or type a file name.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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