arduino / arduino/Arduino

Arduino IDE deleting project when disk is full.

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Component: IDE Type: Bug
Dominant language
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Description

I was getting a compile error, so I relaunched and the code is gone. Like nothing at all, not even the default classes. I assume it tried to save when I closed the IDE (despite there not being any dialog boxes) and corrupted the file :/ the ino file still exists, but it is now empty (0 bytes). I also tried looking at the compiling folder in %appdata%/local/temp, but it was empty. I have very little space on my C drive, so that may be why, but I am extremely frustrated after losing my school project.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported failure with very little space on the C drive, using the affected .ino file and checking %appdata%/local/temp as described. Trace what happens when the IDE closes or saves after a compile error. Done means a disk-full condition no longer leaves the project’s .ino file empty or loses its contents.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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