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Arduino Command: Save Preferences

An engineer would use the command 'arduino --save-prefs' when they need to save their IDE preferences, such as board settings and library paths, after configuring the development environment for a new hardware project. Exact CLI syntax to save preferences using Arduino.

When to use this: An engineer would use the command 'arduino --save-prefs' when they need to save their IDE preferences, such as board settings and library paths, after configuring the development environment for a new hardware project.

Command Syntax

arduino --save-prefs

Command Breakdown

--save-prefs
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to save preferences using Arduino.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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