Improve missing file auto-location for moved project assets#5949
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Summary
This PR improves missing-file resolution during project open/import by adding lightweight path heuristics before prompting the user.
Problem
When assets are moved (commonly into standard home folders), OpenShot often prompts repeatedly to locate missing files even when valid files exist in obvious locations.
Repro (before vs after)
~/Picturesor~/Downloads.Before:
After:
Changes
known_pathswith common user media folders under home:~/Downloads,~/Pictures,~/Videos,~/Music,~/Documents(when present)_candidate_paths(file_path):find_missing_file():Why this is safe
os.path.exists()).User impact
Manual test notes