Remember last save directory across file operations#2511
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Implement persistent last save directory feature that remembers the directory used in file save dialogs and defaults to it in future save operations. Changes: - Modified dialog.js showSaveDialog wrapper to store and retrieve last directory - Uses electron-store via electronAPI.storeGet/storeSet - Automatically extracts directory from selected file path - Sets as defaultPath for subsequent saves if no path specified - Cross-platform path handling (supports both / and \ separators) Benefits: - Reduces user friction when saving multiple files - Persists across app restarts - Works for all save operations (blackbox logs, diffs, configs, etc.) - No UI changes required - transparent to user - Backwards compatible - gracefully handles no saved directory Closes part of UX improvements for file management.
Move save directory logic to main process IPC handler where it belongs. The implementation now: - Stores the last used directory in electron-store - Combines saved directory with provided filename using path.join() - Handles edge cases: filename-only, full paths, no saved directory - Preserves directory on cancel (only saves on successful file selection) This fixes the issue where the implementation in renderer process was never called.
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Summary
Implement persistent "last save directory" feature that remembers the directory used in file save dialogs and automatically defaults to it in future save operations.
Problem
Currently, save dialogs always default to some system directory (Documents, Downloads, etc.). Users must navigate to their preferred location every single time they save a file - whether it's blackbox logs, diffs, configurations, or other exports. This is particularly frustrating when saving multiple files in a session.
Solution
Modified
showSaveDialog()wrapper to:defaultPathfor the save dialog (if no path was explicitly provided)Changes
File Modified:
js/dialog.jsLAST_SAVE_DIRECTORY_KEYconstant for storage keyshowSaveDialog()to get/set last directory/and\separators)electronAPI.storeGet/storeSetinfrastructureBenefits
Testing
Use Cases
This improves UX for common workflows: