OS: Windows 11
I previously installed Processing 4.4.4 “Typical” and it was installed on >> C:\Users\newuser\OneDrive\Documentsbut that causes problems with launching when my internet is not working, and also takes about 20% of my OneDrive space.
I uninstalled Processing 4.4.4 because my intentionally-stored-on-OneDrive files were in jeopardy.
Is it possible for me to install Processing on my preferred local drive: C:\Users\newusesr\Documents (not “OneDrive”)
If you go into Processings preferences you can select a different folder for the sketchbook
You can download a ZIP from Releases · processing/processing4 · GitHub. Scroll down to Processing 4.4.4 (or whichever version you need) and download the windows ZIP.
You can install that anywhere.
@stefterv, this is not about the sketchbook but about the Processing application itself.
** Advanced topics and not for typical installs **
These are advanced topics. You should know what you are doing and be able to keep track of your custom working environments.
I always do a manual install and rename the folder:
A separate preferences.txt for each environment can be created (if desired) and there are instructions here:
Note:
A separate preferences.txt for each environment does not seem to be working on Processing 4.4.6.
I still have to do more testing on my end.
@stefterv It may be just me. Should I submit an issue?
I found this related issue:
Making `Preferences` standalone · Issue #1104 · processing/processing4 · GitHub
The .msi installer on Windows does the following:
Android mode no longer works in Processing 4.4.1 · Issue #777 · processing/processing-android · GitHub < One of the posts discusses this. Good to know just in case!
I customize my environments by launching each with a batch file.
This is necessary for my use in some cases.
Example:
:)
Yes, thank you. I moved my sketchbook, but then uninstalled Processing to install on a local drive (c:\Users\newuser\Documents)to keep it off my OneDrive (which Processing filled to 99%)
Thank you. I shall try that.
It worked.
This is the default location for the Processing application (with MSI installer) and does not grow in size:
This is the default location for the sketchbook folder which contains the sketches, libraries, modes and does grow in size:
Where the Processing application and the sketchbook folder are stored can be a point of confusion for new users.
The preferences.txt is also in a different location.
I discuss this with new users that I work with.
I would not expect that to be the default installation directory for the Processing application with the MSI installer.
It appears to be the location of the sketchbook folder.
I was not able to change the installation directly with the MSI installer.
Moving the sketchbook folder appears to be the solution to this folder growing and filling the OneDrive.
@newuser can provide clarity on this after understanding where the different folders are located.
If the MSI installer did install the Processing application to the OneDrive folder with the Typical install this would need to be confirmed.
:)
I can not provide any clarity, other than “my problem seems to be with Windows.”
I downoladed the Processing .ZIP file to the (local drive) download folder, extracted the .ZIP in (local drive) download folder and launched the Processing .EXE… but somehow all the working folders for Processing landed in OneDrive…Documents… and (local drive) Documents folder is empty.
