Dialogs now remember last-used folders for source, destination, logo, and settings files by storing these paths in a user preferences file under LocalApplicationData. Preferences are saved on form close, reducing unnecessary writes. SettingsService now uses a temporary ParametriSetup for settings files to avoid polluting user preferences. Error handling ensures preference save failures do not disrupt the user. This separation improves user experience and keeps user preferences distinct from project settings.
- Added MaddoShared.Benchmarks project with BenchmarkDotNet for comprehensive image processing performance tests (parallel, chunk, size, stress).
- Included helper for generating test images and custom configs to ensure InProcess toolchain for .NET Windows compatibility.
- Added cross-platform scripts to run benchmarks easily.
- Updated .gitignore for benchmark artifacts and temp files.
- Exposed GetFilesToProcessPublic in ImageCreationStuff for testability.
- Added file name sanitization in ImageCreatorSharp to prevent IO errors.
- Enhanced WinForms UI: added "Open" buttons for source/destination folders, handled folder opening in Explorer, and improved user messaging and layout.
- Updated solution file to include new benchmark project.
