fix: Default properties panel to open for new projects#90
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ThomasHalwax merged 1 commit intomainfrom Feb 14, 2026
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Change the default value of ui.properties from '' (closed) to 'properties' (open) in both Project.js and Toolbar.js. New projects now show the properties panel by default when a feature or layer is selected. Users can toggle it off; their preference is persisted and respected on subsequent opens. Spec: specs/properties-panel-default-open.md
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Change
The properties panel is now open by default in new projects. Previously, the default was closed (
''), which confused users who expected to see properties when selecting features on the map.What changed
The default value of
ui.propertieschanged from''to'properties'in:src/renderer/components/Project.js— renders the panelsrc/renderer/components/Toolbar.js— toolbar toggle buttonBehaviour
Spec & Tests
specs/properties-panel-default-open.mdtest/renderer/properties-panel-default-test.js(3 tests verifying default values and consistency)