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# ExpenseTracker
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# Profit Tracker
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A comprehensive profit tracking application designed for resellers to manage inventory, track sales, and analyze business performance.
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## Data Storage
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### What's in the folder?
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- **`settings.json`** - Your app settings (theme, categories, column visibility, etc.)
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- **`data.json`** - All your product data (items, prices, notes, photos, history)
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- **`images/`** folder - Product photos and thumbnails
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### What happens if these files are missing?
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- **Missing `settings.json`** - App will use default settings (dark theme, default categories)
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- **Missing `data.json`** - App will start with empty product list
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- **Missing `images/` folder** - Product photos won't display (but data is safe)
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## Making the App Portable
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### If you started with non-portable mode:
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1. Go to **Settings****Data Management**
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2. Click **"🔄 Make App Portable"**
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3. Choose a folder where you want to store your data
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4. The app will copy all your data to that folder and switch to portable mode
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### What "Portable" means:
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- **Portable mode**: Data stays in the same folder as the app
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- **Non-portable mode**: Data is stored in your system's AppData folder
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### Benefits of portable mode:
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- Take your data with you (copy the whole folder)
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- Easy to backup (just copy the folder)
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- Works on USB drives
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- No data left behind when uninstalling
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### Benefits of non-portable mode:
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- Data persists through app updates
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- Follows system conventions
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- Automatic system backups may include your data
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## Backup Your Data
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**Always backup your data folder before:**
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- Updating the app
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- Moving to a different computer
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- Making major changes
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Simply copy the entire Profit Tracker folder to a safe location.
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## Support
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If you find this software useful, consider supporting the project:
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- **Contact**: [email protected]
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- **Donate**: Click "Buy me a coffee ☕" in Settings → About

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