transmission/transmission

transmission-qt: Remember the last used directory for "File > Open..."

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#7970 opened on Dec 20, 2025

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Description

What is the issue?

I always pick up .torrent files from Downloads folder (where they are saved by the browser). But every time I launch File > Open... in Transmission is opens my home directory.

As far as I understand this could be solved by just keeping the 'InitialDirectory' property of the OpenFileDialog blank? https://forum.xojo.com/t/can-opendialog-remember-the-last-directory-used/80401

Here? https://github.com/transmission/transmission/blob/main/qt/MainWindow.cc#L1250

Which application of Transmission?

Qt app on Windows

Which version of Transmission?

4.0.6

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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under 1 hour
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ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
C++Qt QFileDialog
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
85
Research direction
Examine MainWindow.cc around line 1250 where the OpenFileDialog is created. Modify the call to set the initial directory to the previously used directory, which could be stored in QSettings. Ensure the directory is saved after each successful file selection.