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1 | | -# ExpenseTracker |
| 1 | +# Profit Tracker |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +A comprehensive profit tracking application designed for resellers to manage inventory, track sales, and analyze business performance. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +## Data Storage |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +### What's in the folder? |
| 8 | +- **`settings.json`** - Your app settings (theme, categories, column visibility, etc.) |
| 9 | +- **`data.json`** - All your product data (items, prices, notes, photos, history) |
| 10 | +- **`images/`** folder - Product photos and thumbnails |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +### What happens if these files are missing? |
| 13 | +- **Missing `settings.json`** - App will use default settings (dark theme, default categories) |
| 14 | +- **Missing `data.json`** - App will start with empty product list |
| 15 | +- **Missing `images/` folder** - Product photos won't display (but data is safe) |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Making the App Portable |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +### If you started with non-portable mode: |
| 20 | +1. Go to **Settings** → **Data Management** |
| 21 | +2. Click **"🔄 Make App Portable"** |
| 22 | +3. Choose a folder where you want to store your data |
| 23 | +4. The app will copy all your data to that folder and switch to portable mode |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +### What "Portable" means: |
| 26 | +- **Portable mode**: Data stays in the same folder as the app |
| 27 | +- **Non-portable mode**: Data is stored in your system's AppData folder |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +### Benefits of portable mode: |
| 30 | +- Take your data with you (copy the whole folder) |
| 31 | +- Easy to backup (just copy the folder) |
| 32 | +- Works on USB drives |
| 33 | +- No data left behind when uninstalling |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +### Benefits of non-portable mode: |
| 36 | +- Data persists through app updates |
| 37 | +- Follows system conventions |
| 38 | +- Automatic system backups may include your data |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +## Backup Your Data |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +**Always backup your data folder before:** |
| 43 | +- Updating the app |
| 44 | +- Moving to a different computer |
| 45 | +- Making major changes |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +Simply copy the entire Profit Tracker folder to a safe location. |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +## Support |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +If you find this software useful, consider supporting the project: |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +- **Donate**: Click "Buy me a coffee ☕" in Settings → About |
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