[Bug] Installer does not transfer existing BetterDiscord folder to new location on Mac

[PythonCoderAS]

Describe the bug
The new installer deletes all my plugins and themes.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Repair BetterDiscord using the new installer
2. Go to themes/plugins
3. See error

Expected behavior
My themes and plugins should stay.

Screenshots
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System Information:

• OS: MacOS 11.2
• Discord Version: Stable

[PythonCoderAS]

After searching with Time Machine, it seems that the plugins and themes used to be stored in a different directory. I still think that the installer could copy themes and plugins over.

[starve-l]

What if you're having issues because of a specific plugin or theme? A reinstall would not fix that so I'm guessing this is an intended feature.

[PythonCoderAS]

What if you're having issues because of a specific plugin or theme? A reinstall would not fix that so I'm guessing this is an intended feature.

A reinstall could disable all themes and plugins maybe, but not delete them. At least include a warning if it's intended.

[Tropix126]

After searching with Time Machine, it seems that the plugins and themes used to be stored in a different directory. I still think that the installer could copy themes and plugins over.

This is a good idea, and you are correct that BD now uses a different directory on macOS. This might be something we include in future releases of the installer, but we needed to get the initial beta test out due to time constraints. Also something to note is that this only affects mac installations.

[PythonCoderAS]

After searching with Time Machine, it seems that the plugins and themes used to be stored in a different directory. I still think that the installer could copy themes and plugins over.

This is a good idea, and you are correct that BD now uses a different directory on macOS. This might be something we include in future releases of the installer, but we needed to get the initial beta test out due to time constraints. Also something to note is that this only affects mac installations.

I would like a warning or a note included so that users can at least attempt to transfer the files themselves.

[ipadalert]

I had the same issue; luckily I was able to get all of my plugins and themes back due to a backup I had but if you didn't have one it doesn't seem like you can retrieve them.

[XXR34P3RXX]

I have my themes and stuff still, but there is now no places to adjust themes and the plugins now for me.

[rauenzi]

I had the same issue; luckily I was able to get all of my plugins and themes back due to a backup I had but if you didn't have one it doesn't seem like you can retrieve them.

Neither the installer nor BD will overwrite or delete the ones in the old location, so they should still exist.

Going to use this issue to track renaming Mac dir