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Screenshot app do not remeber folder on PrintScreen key press

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Description

 * Cinnamon 3.6.9
 * Distribution - Mint 19.0

Issue
When I launch the Screenshot app, whatever the option, it remembers the last used path to store the screenshots.
It doesn't when it is triggered by pressing the PrintScreen key.

Steps to reproduce

  • Launch the screenshot app
  • Choose a mode (whatever)
  • Save the image in a specific folder
  • Close the app
  • reopen the app
  • Choose a mode (whatever)
  • The last used folder is shown again
  • Press PrintScreen key

Expected behaviour

  • The last used folder is shown again

Other information

Currently, the default "Pictures" folder is used.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the difference between launching the Screenshot app and pressing the PrintScreen key, then trace both entry points and how the last used folder is loaded. Done means PrintScreen uses the previously selected folder instead of the default Pictures folder, while the existing app behavior remains unchanged.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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