The directory for models is not configurable in the new MSI installer
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Description
I would like to store models elsewhere than in the user profile directory. Is there a way to configure the directory, for example via environment variable?
The workaround I'm using now is the directory symbolic link.
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Research direction
Start by locating the new MSI installer and the code that chooses the user profile directory for models. Check how an environment variable or equivalent setting could be exposed, then verify that a fresh installation can store models in the configured directory without relying on a symbolic link.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- desktop, release
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100