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Create a new project

Now it's time to create a project structure for your new dotfiles.

Click on "Add Project" to open the dialog and fill out the required fields.

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Please use the following format for your Project Id:

sh
com.yourname.dotfilesname

Click on "Select Project folder" and select your new repository folder or create a new folder.

You will find the following folder structure in your folder:

  • dev includes your development .dotinst file
  • dotfiles is the place where you can add your configuration.

Please follow the structure of starting with your home directory.

  • Put the .bashrc file from your home folder to dotfiles/.bashrc
  • Put the .config/waybar folder to dotfiles/.config/waybar

Then install your project by loading the development .dotinst file. Enter the path into the Load configuration entry field:

sh
Projects/yourdotfiles/dev/com.yourname.dotfilesname.dev.dotinst

Run the installation to activate your development configuration.