Implement a `pkg-windows` target that ultimately results in `Status.zip` being
written to `pkg/`.
Note: this commit does not introduce code signing for the Windows build since
that piece is still a work in progress.
`pkg-windows` creates a portable folder in `tmp/windows/dist` with the help of
[`windeployqt`][windeployqt], which copies the needed portions of Qt into the
folder.
Since DLL resolution is relatively inflexible, a launcher `Status.exe` is
created at the top-level of the folder; the launcher opens `bin/Status.exe`
while adding the portable folder's `bin/` to the `PATH`, allowing
`bin/Status.exe` to resolve the DLLs in that folder.
A few additional tools need to be installed (e.g. with [scoop][scoop]) and
availble in `PATH`:
* 7-zip
* dos2unix (provides unix2dos)
* findutils
* go
* rcedit
* wget
The above list builds on the tools list in PR #521, and the other requirements
and instructions in that PR's description still apply.
**Why not build an installer?**
When starting work on packaging for the Windows build, my initial plan was to
build an installer, and for that purpose I researched the [WiX Toolset][wix],
the [Qt Installer Framework][qtif], and some other options.
I found that building an installer is a bit complex. I then recalled, from
personal experience, that [Cmder][cmder]'s [Mini download][mini] is
installer-less. You simply unzip the download and place the `cmder_mini` folder
wherever you prefer. Such an approach was also recommended to me in one of the
Nim language's community chats.
In addition to being simpler, the installer-less approach also gives
installation of Status Desktop a lower profile than an installer-application
would since nothing is written to the Windows registry, added to the *Add or
remove programs* list, etc. I think that's a benefit given the privacy-security
focus of Status, but others may feel differently so please provide feedback on
this point!
[windeployqt]: https://doc.qt.io/qt-5/windows-deployment.html
[scoop]: https://scoop.sh/
[wix]: https://wixtoolset.org/
[qtif]: https://doc.qt.io/qtinstallerframework/index.html
[cmder]: https://cmder.net/
[mini]: https://github.com/cmderdev/cmder/releases/download/v1.3.15/cmder_mini.zip
Allow switching to Ropsten by flipping a toggle switch in Profile > Advanced settings.
When switching networks, note that installed stickers will be uninstalled, and recent stickers will be removed. Sticker packs can be reinstalled after login. Purchased sticker packs will not need to be re-purchased, but will need to be re-installed.
Mailserver fleet information will **not** be updated. This can be controlled by a separate (undeveloped yet) setting.
Sticker pack details retreived from contract:
- pack data decoded from contract response
- data contains contentHash which, once decoded, contains an IPFS identifier
- futher pack data in EDN format is downloaded from IPFS
- the EDN info is decoded in to a StickerPack
List of available packs from contract are obtained separately from list of installed contracts (stored as a setting in Status-go).
Sticker market contains dynamic list of sticker packs. The sticker button shown for each pack has all states defined (in the design) for all UI states (ie bought, free, installed, pending, etc)
Add modal popup showing sticker pack details and list of stickers to be un/installed. Contains a "larger" version of the sticker pack button with many differnt UI states defined.
Uninstallation of a sticker pack removes those sticker pack's stickers from the recent sticker list and persists the list
Simplify the view model by including stickers, instead of setting an "activeStickerPackId" property. This allowed for display of sticker pack stickers to be displayed in the modal popup separately from the sticker packs shown in the market.
Michael Bradley, Jr
Richard Ramos
Pascal Precht
Jonathan Rainville
decanus
Iuri Matias
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