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Old 08-19-2011, 09:45 AM   #10
Starson17
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Originally Posted by steje View Post
I'm handy with code (from a previous life :-))... though I can't say I've used an app before that "runs from source". Is this in fact an open source project where if I made the required changes - I could submit code changes to include an 'option' to disable the opening of the output folder...?

Edit: so as not to have 'local' source changes on my box only - that I then need to sort through every time I upgrade the source to latest version - such as you described (not a BIG deal with so minor a change - but I need LESS things in general to remember to maintain on my pc - not more :-))...
Assuming your local source changes are not in conflict with some other change in a new release, your local changes will automatically propagate. That said, I've been surprised at how often minor code changes seem to generate a conflict requiring some personal attention.

Yes, you can submit code to do this, but it will have to pass muster with Kovid before it's accepted, and option creep (too many choices) is a concern. It might be more acceptable as a "tweak" option rather than a checkbox option on a main Preferences screen.
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