openframeworks / openframeworks/projectGenerator

Strange app name on Windows

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Description

It's something like screenshots below. Looks like Electron packager cannot solve parameter ($npm_package_productName).
I checked the internet but couldn't find a solution.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Windows packaging behavior described in the screenshots and inspect how the Electron packager handles the $npm_package_productName parameter. Done means the generated Windows application displays the intended app name instead of the unresolved parameter.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron
Domain
desktop, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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