Version 3.8.0 - The Great Database Migration!

[mrantonSG]

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Version 3.8.0 - The Great Database Migration!

This is a major update that fundamentally improves how Nova works. We've moved all user data (configs, objects, rigs, and journals) from individual .yaml files into a single, high-performance SQLite database (app.db).

This change makes the app faster, more reliable, and much more stable, especially when saving data or running in multi-user environments.

Because this is a big change, please read the instructions for your setup carefully.

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For Single-Users (The Easiest Path)

For a new installation, the easiest way to get your data into the new version is to import your old YAML files.

Safety Belt: Before you install or pull this new version, we highly recommend you go to your old Nova's "Config" page and use the "Download" buttons to get fresh backups of your config_default.yaml, rigs_default.yaml, and journal_default.yaml files. Save them somewhere safe.

Your Simple 3-Step Migration:

1. Install & Run: Install and run version 3.8.0. The app will start up with a blank, "factory-default" setup.
2. Go to Config: Navigate to the "Config" page in the web UI.
3. Import: Use the "Import" buttons to upload your saved config_default.yaml, rigs_default.yaml, and journal_default.yaml files one by one.

That's it! Your system will be fully migrated and running on the new database.

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For Multi-User (MU) Admins

For multi-user installations, the migration is a manual, controlled process that you must run from the command line. This gives you full control to back up your system before proceeding.

We have included a detailed guide named migration from yaml to DB V3.8.0.md in the main folder of this release. Please follow this document carefully.

The new process uses a dedicated flask command to safely migrate all users from your users.db and their corresponding YAML files.

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Other Fixes & Improvements in v3.8.0

This release also includes several other key improvements:

• New Install Flow: A brand-new installation (with no instance folder) will now correctly create a "factory-default" setup with template files.
• Background Workers: The app now intelligently pre-loads weather data and calculates your "Monthly Outlook" in the background for a much faster and snappier experience.
• Multi-User Provisioning: Greatly improved the back-end logic for creating, managing, and provisioning users in multi-user setups.

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