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Import settings incorrect by default in DT 5.6.0 Arch repo

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Description

Is there an existing issue for this?
  • I checked and did not find my issue in the already reported ones
Describe the bug

In the set up dialog for importing images, the film roll folder creation file needs to be:
$(EXIF_YEAR)$(EXIF_MONTH)$(EXIF_DAY)

By default, the EXIF prefixes are missing. This results in a malformed film roll folder in the target root directory.

Steps to reproduce
  1. Import and copy files in new install of DT to target directory
  2. Instead of folders containing images of a single date, a single folder with the import date is created.
Expected behavior

Have the proper set up for importing files as a default

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Where did you obtain darktable from?

distro packaging

darktable version

5.6.0

What OS are you using?

Linux

What is the version of your OS?

Cachy OS, also on Aurora

Describe your system

This also happens in the AppImage downloaded from the darktable.org website.

Are you using OpenCL GPU in darktable?

Yes

If yes, what is the GPU card and driver?

AMD 7600 rustic Cl

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Can reproduce with both Arch repo version and official AppImage

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the import setup dialog and the default film roll folder creation setting described in the report. Reproduce the issue on a new installation, then verify that the default uses $(EXIF_YEAR)$(EXIF_MONTH)$(EXIF_DAY) and creates separate date-based folders when importing and copying images.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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