Merge pull request OpenMS#159 from definitelynotchirag/feat/workspace_dir

Add workspaces directory configuration to settings and update workspa…

Author: t0mdavid-m

docs/user_guide.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ There are a few key differences between operating in online and local modes:
   - *Local Mode*: Multiple file uploads are supported, giving you flexibility when working with large datasets.
 - **Workspace Access**:
   - In online mode, workspaces are stored temporarily and will be cleared after seven days of inactivity.
-  - In local mode, workspaces are saved on your local machine, allowing for persistent storage.
+  - In local mode, workspaces are saved on your local machine, allowing for persistent storage. Workspace directory can be specified in the `settings.json`. Defaults to `..` (parent directory).
 
 ## Downloading Results
 

settings.json

@@ -15,5 +15,6 @@
     },
     "online_deployment": false,
     "enable_workspaces": true,
-    "test": true
-}
+    "test": true,
+    "workspaces_dir": ".."
+}

src/common/common.py

@@ -208,7 +208,11 @@ def page_setup(page: str = "") -> dict[str, Any]:
         if "windows" in sys.argv:
             os.chdir("../streamlit-template")
         # Define the directory where all workspaces will be stored
-        workspaces_dir = Path("..", "workspaces-" + st.session_state.settings["repository-name"])
+        if st.session_state.settings["workspaces_dir"] and st.session_state.location == "local":
+            workspaces_dir = Path(st.session_state.settings["workspaces_dir"], "workspaces-" + st.session_state.settings["repository-name"])
+        else:
+            workspace_dir = '..'
+            
         # Check if workspace logic is enabled
         if st.session_state.settings["enable_workspaces"]:
             if "workspace" in st.query_params:
@@ -279,8 +283,11 @@ def render_sidebar(page: str = "") -> None:
         # Display workspace switcher if workspace is enabled in local mode
         if st.session_state.settings["enable_workspaces"]:
             with st.expander("🖥️ **Workspaces**"):
-                # Define workspaces directory outside of repository
-                workspaces_dir = Path("..", "workspaces-" + st.session_state.settings["repository-name"])
+                # Workspaces directory specified in the settings.json
+                if st.session_state.settings["workspaces_dir"] and st.session_state.location == "local":
+                    workspaces_dir = Path(st.session_state.settings["workspaces_dir"], "workspaces-" + st.session_state.settings["repository-name"])
+                else:
+                    workspaces_dir = '..'
                 # Online: show current workspace name in info text and option to change to other existing workspace
                 if st.session_state.location == "local":
                     # Define callback function to change workspace