OpenChemistry/avogadrolibs

General settings / configuration menu or dialog

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#1,561 opened on Dec 30, 2023

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Description

Some general settings:

  • User-interface language
  • Indexing from 0 or 1 (atoms, bonds, orbitals, etc.)
  • Element colours
  • Scroll wheel/gesture inversion
  • Rendering options
  • Python path, environment settings
  • Plugin script management:
    • Activating / deactivating installed plugins
    • Removing plugins
    • Installing new scripts

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Research direction
Investigate how settings and preferences are currently handled in the codebase, and identify the UI framework and dialog patterns used by the application. Focus on where a general settings dialog could be integrated and what components would need to be modified.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
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3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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65