Not Clear How To Import Previous Plugins
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Description
VisualVM 2.0.7 introduced the possibility to import plugins used in the previous VisualVM installation. This only works when also settings from the previous VisualVM installation are imported, but the Import Settings dialog doesn't mention this fact:
The dialog should explicitly note that importing the settings also allows installing the previously installed plugins, after VisualVM startup.
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Research direction
Start at VisualVM's Import Settings dialog and inspect where its explanatory text is defined. Update the dialog so it explicitly states that importing settings also enables previously installed plugins to be installed after startup; done means the note is visible and accurately describes the import behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100