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Re: Install confirmation test file misleading


From: Masamichi HOSODA
Subject: Re: Install confirmation test file misleading
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2016 23:16:04 +0900 (JST)

>> Sorry, I should be more precise.
>> It appears that the process of dragging the test file over the LP icon
>> is
>> not working for me. Despite the shortcut path being correct. The
>> install is
>> fine.
>>
>>
> 
> Which version of Windows? This drag-n-drop feature was originally
> documented by myself when I used to use Windows 7, I've never tried it
> since using Windows 8.x (or 10.x).

If I understand correctly,
it is because the current directory of the LilyPond's shortcut is
set to the all users desktop (C:\Users\Public\Desktop).

The all users desktop can be written only with administrator privileges.
LilyPond writes PDF etc. to the current directory.
Usually, it can not write because it does not have administrator privileges.

One of the following can be workaroud.
  Double click *.ly file instead of drag-and-drop to LilyPond shortcut.
  Empty current directory settings instead of C:\Users\Public\Desktop.

Both of them, LilyPond will write PDF etc. to the same directory
as the *.ly file.

I don't have English Windows,
but perhaps, current directory settings in English Windows is
``Start in'' in shortcut properties.



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