Consider enabling preferences when running in MATLAB
- Dominant language
- Java
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Description
For some reason we decided to disable the `PreferencesService` when [running in MATLAB](https://github.com/imagej/imagej-matlab/blob/da50b03b539b0a5d608e63427ddf5ca1c9aa5027/src/main/java/net/imagej/matlab/ImageJMATLAB.java#L148). This can result in some odd and confusing behavior (state not changing despite selecting/deselecting options. See [this forum post](https://forum.image.sc/t/problem-with-bonej-usage-modern-popup-window-when-running-from-matlab/49177).)
If we determine why preferences were disabled we should at least provide better notifications for users when trying to set pref values.
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Research direction
Start by reading src/main/java/net/imagej/matlab/ImageJMATLAB.java around line 148 and the linked forum post. Determine why PreferencesService is disabled when running in MATLAB and whether enabling it is safe. Done means preference changes work in MATLAB, or users receive a clear notification explaining why they cannot set preferences.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java, matlab
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100