[Request] Open options window / welcome window on first run #510

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opened 2026-01-29 16:17:42 +00:00 by claunia · 1 comment

claunia commented 2026-01-29 16:17:42 +00:00

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Originally created by @mnadareski on GitHub (Mar 13, 2023).

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On the first run of the program (as determined by a "First Run" setting), show some sort of "welcome" window or the options window to get users to configure stuff right out the gate.

Originally created by @mnadareski on GitHub (Mar 13, 2023). Originally assigned to: @mnadareski on GitHub. On the first run of the program (as determined by a "First Run" setting), show some sort of "welcome" window or the options window to get users to configure stuff right out the gate.

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claunia commented 2026-01-29 16:17:43 +00:00

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@mnadareski commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2023):

Gist of the change needed:

• Create a new, internal setting that is called something like FirstRun. This method should be used because it will reset on updates and true first run scenarios
• If the first run flag is set to true, display either a new popup welcoming users to MPF and/or open the Options window to encourage users to set things up
• Immediately after, set the first run flag to false so that it does not pop up every single time after

This allows power-users to bypass the first run by copying the old value from their settings to the new one and acts as a guide for true new users so that recommended settings are changed.

@mnadareski commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2023): Gist of the change needed: - Create a new, internal setting that is called something like `FirstRun`. This method should be used because it will reset on updates _and_ true first run scenarios - If the first run flag is set to `true`, display either a new popup welcoming users to MPF and/or open the Options window to encourage users to set things up - Immediately after, set the first run flag to `false` so that it does not pop up every single time after This allows power-users to bypass the first run by copying the old value from their settings to the new one and acts as a guide for true new users so that recommended settings are changed.

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Reference: SabreTools/MPF#510