Config Files and languages Files

[NP199]

1. When you start the Omniview Software without the Folder config / languages then it just close, when you have no internet connection.

2. When the file config / language file is empty there should be a check if the file is valid.

[MaxClerkwell]

When the software is started, it checks if a config.json file exists in the ./config/ directory. If there is no config.json present, a pop-up window appears and asks: "Download config.json from the server? y/n". If a config.json is found, it is loaded and passed through a validation function. If the config is valid, the program checks if a language.json is specified within the config; otherwise, it uses a default language. Additionally, the program checks if a skin.json is set in the config; otherwise, it uses a default skin. The defaults are compiled into the program.

[AKMaily]

Is this problem still persisting? Currently, the software is able to initiate without requiring internet connectivity, as the pathway has been corrected. @NP199

[NP199]

I think the software still needs the config.json and when the costumer does not have the file, the software searches for it online and when it does not find the sofware no json object can be loaded which should lead to fail of the software

[AKMaily]

This happens only if the user deletes the config and also does not have a internet connection. Do you see any solution how this could be fixed ? Because if the user does not have an internet connection and deleted the file, i dont see a way how he could get a config again.

[NP199]

There could be a default config, which is coded into the binary file and used when no other file is found, something like the language map. Or the programm shuts down like the flow diagram suggests above.

[AKMaily]

I believe embedding the config into the binary file is a good approach. This way, users won't encounter issues or experience software shutdowns even if they accidentally delete the config.

[NP199]

But with the constraint that if a config is present that the present config will be loaded isntead of the default values. When we fully remove the file then there will be less flexiblilty in an stalbe version to add some dynamic configuration features

[AKMaily]

Yes i agree.