OpenRefine / OpenRefine/OpenRefine

Auto-closing of blank window after project export

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export Module: Frontend Type: Feature Request
Dominant language
Java
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Description

Any export option opens and left unneeded blank browser window after run (downloading)

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with each export option and trace the export flow that opens the browser window. Done means exports still download successfully without leaving an unnecessary blank window open.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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