arduino / arduino/Arduino

Doesn't open interface when --pref is given

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Component: CLI Component: IDE Type: Bug
Dominant language
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Description

When a non-existent sketchbook folder is specified, the IDE gives a popup saying "Sketchbook folder disappeared", saying it will revert to the default sketchbook folder. However, instead of doing that, it just quits, without opening up the IDE interface.

To reproduce:

```
arduino --pref sketchbook.path=/nonexistent
```

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Research direction

Start by running the reported `arduino --pref sketchbook.path=/nonexistent` command and trace the startup path that handles the “Sketchbook folder disappeared” popup. Done means the IDE opens its interface after reverting to the default sketchbook folder instead of quitting.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop
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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