Option to start Arduino IDE with a new sketch and no board/port selected #2873
Description
Describe the request
Currently, Arduino IDE always restores the last sketch, board, and COM port used.
This behavior is inconvenient for users who work with multiple boards (e.g., Arduino UNO R3 and ESP32) and prefer to start fresh each time.
Feature request:
Add a setting in Preferences to:
- Always open with a new blank sketch
- Do not restore the last selected board and port
Benefits:
- Avoids confusion when switching between different boards
- Provides a clean workspace at startup
- Gives users more control over IDE behavior
Describe the current behavior
Currently, Arduino IDE always restores the last sketch, board, and COM port used.
This behavior is inconvenient for users who work with multiple boards (e.g., Arduino UNO R3 and ESP32) and prefer to start fresh each time.
Arduino IDE version
2.3.7
Operating system
Windows
Operating system version
Windows 11
Additional context
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Issue checklist
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- I verified the feature was still missing when using the latest nightly build
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