Easy compiling with directory pointing feature - request

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Hello,
everytime I want to just compile a project so I have a hex file I have to click somewhat unrelated button "Verify", then I have to manually search through the console output for some characters (like: arduino_build_955805). What is even worse is a fact that this path cannot be easily copied to Windows explorer due to double "\" characters. Directory is hidden deeeeep in the folder which is hidden by default. And - what makes things even worse - name is defaulted to some casual, long string of words.

My proposition:

  1. Add a button (in menu or just circle-like in main GUI) like "Verify and compile to hex"

  2. Add an ability to choose the location for the file (like "Desktop" or sth) - just ONE compiled file, not whole folder

  3. Add an ability to choose between version with or without bootloader - not so important, can be switchable in settings or sth

  4. Add an option to choose the name of the hex file

Peace :slight_smile:

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If you do Sketch > Export Compiled Binary, it will save the .hex files (with and without bootloader) to the sketch folder. You can then easily access the sketch folder via Sketch > Show Sketch Folder.

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Looks like tutorials I saw were obsolete than. And my research was not effective enough. Thanks!

So I am taking back some of the points. But there are still some points where it can be done even better an simpler imo.

Thanks anyway!

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You can also add a build.path line to your preferences.txt:

build.path=/tmp/ArduinoBuild/

Or whatever.

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So looks there are some walk-arounds. Nice! If you think that what I wrote still has some sense - consider.

Cheers :slight_smile:

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