Feature Request: Add a setting to opt-in to a custom directory for project files.

[YousufSSyed]

I have a lot of issues to go through, so in order to make it easier for me to help you, I ask that you please try these things first

• Check out all the menus and keyboard shortcuts. Maybe the feature already exists?
• Try with the newest version from GitHub
• Read the documentation and FAQ, Known issues, Troubleshooting to see if the feature already exists
• See if someone already suggested this under Issues or Discussions

Description

I edit videos in my Downloads folder where a bunch of other files are too and I don't want project files to be there. Perhaps you could add a button under "Tools" called "Project directory settings" and show a menu letting the user choose between have it in the same folder as the videos or in a custom one.

[mifi]

hi. how's this different from the setting "Store project file (.llc) in the working directory or next to loaded media file"?

[YousufSSyed]

I want a text box where I can type in the absolute folder location I want project files to be saved to. It can be any folder on the device, regardless or where the loaded videos are or where the working directory is.

[mifi]

It increases complexity so I'm not sure about this yet, but I can leave it open to see if it's a popular feature request

[YousufSSyed]

How does it increase complexity? Is it more than just a matter of having the file in a different directory for reading and writing? I don't know much about them.

[mattack1]

I use LosslessCut to cut one or two sections out of a file (e.g. musical performances on SNL or a talk show). I wish I could save exported files in the same as the input file but save the project and any other files in /tmp (so they go away by themselves).. or not save them at all (but without a prompt each time I try to quit or close).

So I understand/agree with the request.

[mifi]

@mattack1 I think you can already turn off project file saving. Other generated files can be auto-deleted when you close the file. (Press D)

[YousufSSyed]

@mifi How do u do turn off project file saving? This gave me an idea for this discussion post: Should LosslessCut have a repo wiki?

[mifi]

lossless-cut/src/components/Settings.jsx

Line 124 in f62fe6d

{t('Auto save project file?')}<br />

[YousufSSyed]

Alright, I guess I'll wait for tomorrow's night build? is that in the settings section?

[mifi]

no that setting has been there for years

[YousufSSyed]

Oh I didn't see it there the first time lol.

[mifi]

closing in favor of #2115