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Poll: Seperation of Datadirectories

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Where should dynamic data be placed?

Poll ended at 23 Jan 2016, 18:55

A Put all data into %APPDATA%\SPAD.neXt
2
9%
B Separate config data and dynamic data to %APPDATA%\SPAD.neXt and My Documents\SPAD.neXt
14
64%
C Selectable location for all, default to %APPDATA%\SPAD.neXt
1
5%
D Selectable locations for configurations and dynamic data
4
18%
E Either is fine
1
5%
 
Total votes: 22

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Poll: Seperation of Datadirectories

Post by c0nnex » 16 Jan 2016, 18:55

To make SPAD.neXt non-Administrator-Privileged compatible the next update will separate the dynamic data/configurations from the main software.

This means configurations/profiles/gauges/logs etc will no longer be in the installation directory but at a different location.

This poll is to determine what is the best / most wanted option for this:

A
Put all data into %APPDATA%\SPAD.neXt

B
Put configuration data into %APPDATA%\SPAD.neXt
Put logfiles, profiles , gauges in My Documents\SPAD.neXt

C
Put all data at a selectable location , default to %APPDATA%\SPAD.neXt

D
Put configuration data at a selectable location , default to %APPDATA%\SPAD.neXt
Put logfiles, profiles , gauges at a selectable location, default to My Documents\SPAD.neXt

Please participate in the poll, so I can select the best option for all/most of you.

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Re: Poll: Seperation of Datadirectories

Post by aplus10 » 19 Jan 2016, 03:33

I don't have the necessary computer skills to make a valid choice. And I want simplicity, simplicity and more simplicity. Please keep it simple.
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Re: Poll: Seperation of Datadirectories

Post by doublem » 19 Jan 2016, 08:00

I prefere B.

C and D gives the user a choice to place stuff in the "wrong" place and make asking for logfiles more difficult in support cases.

B is better than A if your backup software is protecting your profil but not %appdata%.


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Re: Poll: Seperation of Datadirectories

Post by c0nnex » 19 Jan 2016, 22:35

aplus10 wrote:I don't have the necessary computer skills to make a valid choice. And I want simplicity, simplicity and more simplicity. Please keep it simple.
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In this case "B" is the best choice for you.
It will store everything that is "internal" and "unimportant" at a place not visible to you,
but store everything that is needed to backup etc. in your "My Documents"

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Re: Poll: Seperation of Datadirectories

Post by Reinhard » 20 Jan 2016, 23:53

I am also of the opinion that it should be as easy as possible.

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Re: Poll: Seperation of Datadirectories

Post by OldAirmail » 24 Jan 2016, 17:01

I'll agree with aplus10, and strongly agree with doublem.
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Re: Poll: Seperation of Datadirectories

Post by Brianwhtn43 » 27 Jan 2016, 11:18

I would also prefer B

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Re: Poll: Seperation of Datadirectories

Post by c0nnex » 27 Jan 2016, 13:49

B will be implemented.

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