Option in the config to set default file-type when saving

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Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Newbie friendliness
45/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop

Research direction

Start by locating xed’s settings or preferences UI and the save-file flow; the issue provides screenshots but no file or test paths. Trace how the current file type is selected, then verify that a configured default appears when saving and that the preference persists.

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Description

Please add an option in the setting for a default file-type.

current situation

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desired situation

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desired preference-option

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Dominant language
C
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Forks
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