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by pgt 104 days ago
I wanted to test this but if I decline file access I can't do anything. What gives? Do you want people to understand your product? Demo your product.

Why do you need file access to sell me?

Closed immediately.

btw. I am your target market.

2 comments

During a session, PCB Tracer reads and writes over a dozen different file types — including images, schematics, datasheets, netlists, and revision history. It also has an AutoSave feature to prevent losing your work. Every file is saved to your project directory during a session. Doing all of this without constant requests for use permission requires the File System Access API, which is not yet available in all browsers. The Firefox developers has explicitly stated that this API will not be supported.
Honestly that's exactly what it would look like if someone posted malware to a show HN. I'm not claiming that's what this is, just that it's _exactly_ what it would look like so you'd have to be braindead to go that route.