Settings

The Settings window allows you to customize the application's appearance and behavior according to your preferences. Access the Settings window either through the project loading screen or through the "Settings" Button in the application Ribbon.

Overview

The Settings window provides configuration options for:

• Theme selection - Choose your preferred visual theme
• Default project path - Set the default location for new projects
• Auto-open behavior - Control whether the last project opens automatically

Settings Options

Theme Selection

Choose from available themes to customize the application's visual appearance.

Available Options: - Dark theme (default) - Light theme - Additional themes (if available)

How to change theme:

1. Open the Settings window
2. Click the Theme dropdown menu
3. Select your preferred theme from the list
4. Click Save to apply changes

Default Project Path

Set the default directory where new projects will be created or where the file browser will open when creating new projects.

To set default project path:

1. In the Default Project Path section, either:
2. Type the path directly in the text field, or
3. Click Browse to select a folder using the file dialog
4. Click Save to apply the changes

Default Path

The default project path is located here:
- **Windows:** `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\PLANNet`
- **Linux:** `~/.config/PLANNet/projects`

Auto-Open Last Project

Control whether the application automatically opens the last project you were working on when the application starts.

To enable/disable auto-open:

1. Check or uncheck the Automatically open last project checkbox
2. Click Save to apply the setting

When enabled: The application will automatically load your most recently opened project on startup.

When disabled: The application will start with no project loaded, showing the welcome screen or project selection dialog.

Saving Settings

All changes made in the Settings window must be saved to take effect.

To save your settings:

1. Make your desired changes to any settings
2. Click the Save button at the bottom of the window
3. The Settings window will close automatically
4. Your changes will be applied immediately

Technical Notes

Configuration Storage

Settings are automatically saved to the application's configuration file when you click Save. This ensures your preferences persist between application sessions.

The settings are stored under the following paths:

Windows

• %APPDATA%\PLANNet\config.json

Linux

• ~/.config/PLANNet/config.json

Theme System

The application uses a dynamic theme system that loads stylesheets from the styles directory. New themes can be added by placing theme directories in the appropriate assets folder.

Troubleshooting

Settings Not Saving

If your settings aren't being saved:

1. Ensure you clicked the Save button
2. Check that the application has write permissions to its configuration directory
3. Verify the default project path exists and is accessible

Theme Not Loading

If a selected theme doesn't appear correctly:

1. Try switching to a different theme and back
2. Restart the application
3. Check that theme files are properly installed

Browse Button Not Working

If the Browse button doesn't open a file dialog:

1. Ensure the application has necessary system permissions
2. Try typing the path directly in the text field
3. Restart the application if the issue persists