New Preferences Screen

app/build.gradle.kts

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import org.gradle.internal.jvm.Jvm
 import org.gradle.internal.os.OperatingSystem
 import org.gradle.nativeplatform.platform.internal.DefaultNativePlatform
+import org.jetbrains.compose.ExperimentalComposeLibrary
 import org.jetbrains.compose.desktop.application.dsl.TargetFormat
 import org.jetbrains.compose.desktop.application.tasks.AbstractJPackageTask
 import org.jetbrains.compose.internal.de.undercouch.gradle.tasks.download.Download
@@ -16,6 +17,7 @@ plugins{
 
     alias(libs.plugins.compose.compiler)
     alias(libs.plugins.jetbrainsCompose)
+
     alias(libs.plugins.serialization)
     alias(libs.plugins.download)
 }
@@ -59,7 +61,7 @@ compose.desktop {
         ).map { "-D${it.first}=${it.second}" }.toTypedArray())
 
         nativeDistributions{
-            modules("jdk.jdi", "java.compiler", "jdk.accessibility", "java.management.rmi", "java.scripting", "jdk.httpserver")
+            modules("jdk.jdi", "java.compiler", "jdk.accessibility", "jdk.zipfs", "java.management.rmi", "java.scripting", "jdk.httpserver")
             targetFormats(TargetFormat.Dmg, TargetFormat.Msi, TargetFormat.Deb)
             packageName = "Processing"
 
@@ -107,25 +109,29 @@ dependencies {
 
     implementation(compose.runtime)
     implementation(compose.foundation)
-    implementation(compose.material)
     implementation(compose.ui)
     implementation(compose.components.resources)
     implementation(compose.components.uiToolingPreview)
+    implementation(compose.materialIconsExtended)
 
     implementation(compose.desktop.currentOs)
+    implementation(libs.material3)
 
     implementation(libs.compottie)
     implementation(libs.kaml)
     implementation(libs.markdown)
     implementation(libs.markdownJVM)
 
+    implementation(libs.clikt)
+    implementation(libs.kotlinxSerializationJson)
+
+    @OptIn(ExperimentalComposeLibrary::class)
+    testImplementation(compose.uiTest)
     testImplementation(kotlin("test"))
     testImplementation(libs.mockitoKotlin)
     testImplementation(libs.junitJupiter)
     testImplementation(libs.junitJupiterParams)
-
-    implementation(libs.clikt)
-    implementation(libs.kotlinxSerializationJson)
+
 }
 
 tasks.test {

app/src/main/resources/languages/PDE.properties

@@ -205,39 +205,91 @@ close.unsaved_changes = Save changes to %s?
 
 # Preferences (Frame)
 preferences = Preferences
+preferences.description=Change how Processing works on your computer. These settings affect all Processing windows and stay the same even after you restart.
+preferences.pane.general=General
+preferences.pane.interface=Appearance
+preferences.pane.editor=Code
+preferences.pane.sketches=Sketches
+preferences.pane.other=Advanced
+preferences.new=New
+preferences.reset=Reset to Defaults
+preferences.reset_changes=Reset
+preferences.unconfirmed_changes=You have unsaved changes!
+preferences.apply_changes=Confirm Changes
+preferences.experimental=Experimental
+preferences.no_results=No results found
+preferences.sync_folder_and_filename=Folder name matches sketch name
+preferences.sync_folder_and_filename.tip=When enabled, renaming a sketch will also rename its folder to match the sketch name. [Learn more](https://discourse.processing.org/t/sketch-folder-and-sketch-name-syncing/15345)
+preferences.show_welcome_screen=Show welcome screen at startup
+preferences.diagnostics=Generate diagnostic report for support
+preferences.diagnostics.tip=Copies information about your installation into your clipboard, useful for troubleshooting issues.
+preferences.diagnostics.button=Generate Report
+preferences.diagnostics.button.copied=Report copied to clipboard
 preferences.button.width = 80
 preferences.restart_required = Restart Processing to apply changes
 preferences.sketchbook_location = Sketchbook folder
 preferences.sketchbook_location.popup = Sketchbook folder
 preferences.sketch_naming = Sketch name
-preferences.language = Language:
-preferences.editor_and_console_font = Editor and Console font:
-preferences.editor_and_console_font.tip = Select the font used in the Editor and the Console.<br>Only monospaced (fixed-width) fonts may be used,<br>though the list may be imperfect.
-preferences.editor_font_size = Editor font size:
-preferences.console_font_size = Console font size:
-preferences.interface_scale = Interface scale:
+preferences.sketch_naming.tip=Choose how new sketches are named and numbered.
+preferences.language=Language
+preferences.editor_and_console_font=Editor and Console font
+preferences.editor_and_console_font.tip=Installed Monospaced fonts will be displayed as options.
+preferences.editor_font_size=Editor font size
+preferences.console_font_size=Console font size
+preferences.editor.theme=Theme
+preferences.editor.theme.tip=Choose a color theme for windows except for the editor.
+preferences.editor.theme.system=System
+preferences.editor.theme.light=Light
+preferences.editor.theme.dark=Dark
+preferences.interface_theme=Interface theme
+preferences.interface_scale=Interface scale
+preferences.interface_scale.tip=Adjust the size of interface elements.
 preferences.interface_scale.auto = Automatic
 preferences.background_color = Background color when Presenting:
-preferences.background_color.tip = Select the background color used when using Present.<br>Present is used to present a sketch in full-screen,<br>accessible from the Sketch menu.
+preferences.background_color.tip=Select the background color used when using Present. Present is used to present a sketch in full-screen, accessible from the Sketch menu.
 preferences.use_smooth_text = Use smooth text in editor window
 preferences.enable_complex_text = Enable complex text input
-preferences.enable_complex_text.tip = Using languages such as Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic<br>in the Editor window require additional features to be enabled.
+preferences.enable_complex_text.tip=Using languages such as Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic in the Editor window require additional features to be enabled.
 preferences.continuously_check = Continuously check for errors
 preferences.show_warnings = Show warnings
 preferences.code_completion = Code completion with
 preferences.trigger_with = Trigger with
 preferences.cmd_space = space
 preferences.suggest_imports = Suggest import statements
+preferences.increase_memory=Increase maximum available memory
 preferences.increase_max_memory = Increase maximum available memory to
 # preferences.delete_previous_folder_on_export = Delete previous folder on export
 preferences.check_for_updates_on_startup = Allow update checking (see FAQ for information shared)
+preferences.update_check=Check for updates on startup
+preferences.update_check.tip=No personal information is sent during this process. See the [FAQ](https://github.com/processing/processing4/wiki/FAQ#checking-for-updates)
 preferences.run_sketches_on_display = Run sketches on display
-preferences.run_sketches_on_display.tip = Sets the display where sketches are initially placed.<br>As usual, if the sketch window is moved, it will re-open<br>at the same location, however when running in present<br>(full screen) mode, this display will always be used.
+preferences.run_sketches_on_display.tip=Sets the display where sketches are initially placed. As usual, if the sketch window is moved, it will re-open at the same location, however when running in present (full screen) mode, this display will always be used.
 preferences.automatically_associate_pde_files = Automatically associate .pde files with Processing
 preferences.launch_programs_in = Launch programs in
 preferences.launch_programs_in.mode = mode
 preferences.file = More preferences can be edited directly in the file:
 preferences.file.hint = (Edit only when Processing is not running.)
+preferences.other=Show experimental settings
+preferences.other.tip=These settings are contained in the preferences.txt file and are not officially supported. They may be removed or changed without notice in future versions of Processing.
+# Preferences (Experimental Pane)
+# Keys from the comments of defaults.txt (Nov 2025)
+preferences.contribution.backup.on_remove=Backup contributions when "Remove" button is pressed
+preferences.contribution.backup.on_remove.tip=When enabled, a backup copy of the contribution will be created in your sketchbook "tools", "modes", "libraries", or "examples" folder when you remove it via the Contribution Manager.
+preferences.contribution.backup.on_install=Backup contributions when installing a newer version
+preferences.contribution.backup.on_install.tip=When enabled, a backup copy of the contribution will be created in your sketchbook "tools", "modes", "libraries", or "examples" folder when you install a newer version via the Contribution Manager.
+preferences.recent.count=Number of recent sketches to show
+preferences.chooser.files.native=Use native file chooser dialogs
+preferences.theme.gradient.method=Gradient method for themes
+preferences.theme.gradient.method.tip=Set to 'lab' to interpolate theme gradients using L*a*b* color space
+preferences.platform.auto_file_type_associations=Automatically set file type associations (Windows only)
+preferences.platform.auto_file_type_associations.tip=When enabled, Processing will attempt to set itself as the default application for .pde files on Windows systems.
+preferences.editor.window.width.default=Default editor window width
+preferences.editor.window.height.default=Default editor window height
+preferences.editor.window.width.min=Minimum editor window width
+preferences.editor.window.height.min=Minimum editor window height
+preferences.editor.smooth=Enable antialiasing in the code editor
+preferences.editor.caret.blink=Blink the caret
+preferences.editor.caret.block=Use block caret
 
 # Sketchbook Location (Frame)
 sketchbook_location = Select new sketchbook folder
@@ -643,6 +695,23 @@ welcome.survey.description=Processing is free, open-source, and shaped by its co
 color_chooser = Color Selector
 color_chooser.select = Select
 
+
+# ---------------------------------------
+# Welcome Screen
+welcome.processing.logo = Processing Logo
+welcome.processing.title = Welcome to Processing
+welcome.actions.sketch.new = New Sketch
+welcome.actions.examples = Open Examples
+welcome.actions.sketchbook = My Sketches
+welcome.actions.show_startup = Show this window at startup
+welcome.resources.title = Resources
+welcome.resources.get_started = Get Started
+welcome.resources.tutorials = Tutorials
+welcome.resources.documentation = Reference
+welcome.community.title = Join our community
+welcome.community.forum = Forum
+welcome.sketch.open = Open
+
 # ---------------------------------------
 # Movie Maker