Make it possible to configure the settings location
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- Python
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Description
Users' custom configuration of fman is stored in the data directory. In #368, @kwonoj wished to be able to customize its location, so he can share his config across machines. He did not want to use symlinks because they are flaky for him on Windows. The goal of this issue is thus to make it possible to configure the location of the data directory, or at least of the Settings plugin.
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by tracing where fman's data directory and Settings plugin location are defined. Compare the two approaches described in the issue, then verify that a configured location can be shared across machines without relying on symlinks; done means users can configure the settings or data-directory location, including on Windows.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100