Ddt4all Database Download Fix

Feature spec — "Export/Download Database"

Summary

• Allow users to download the active DDT4All SQLite project database (.db/.sqlite) or an archived export (ZIP) including associated files and a JSON metadata manifest.

User stories

1. As a user, I want a single-click export of the current project database so I can back it up.
2. As a user, I want options to include/exclude attachments and logs so exports match my storage needs.
3. As an admin, I want a downloadable sanitized export (PII removed) for sharing or analysis.

UI

• Location: Project menu (File → Export) and Project toolbar button.
• Modal dialog with:
  • Export format (radio): "SQLite (.db)", "Compressed archive (.zip)"
  • Include options (checkboxes):
    • Include attachments/media
    • Include application logs
    • Include schema only (no data)
    • Anonymize personal data (sanitization toggle)
  • Filename field (default: ProjectName_YYYYMMDD_HHMM)
  • Export button + Cancel
• Progress indicator for large exports, with cancel.
• After completion: show success toast with link to file (or auto-download).

Backend implementation (desktop app / Electron or native)

• Locate active database file path (assume SQLite).
• Lock DB or use SQLite online backup API to produce a consistent copy:
  • Use sqlite3_backup_init to copy DB to temporary file to avoid corruption.
• If "schema only": open DB, extract CREATE TABLE statements, write to new DB or SQL file.
• If "anonymize": run sanitization routines:
  • Replace identifiable fields (name, email, phone, address) with hashed or synthetic values per mapping table; keep referential integrity.
  • Log sanitized columns in manifest.
• If attachments included: gather attachment folder(s) referenced by DB, copy into export structure preserving relative paths.
• Create manifest.json with:
  • project name, version, export timestamp, export options, schema version, record counts per table, checksum (SHA256) of exported DB file(s).
• If ZIP chosen: create ZIP of DB (or SQL), attachments, manifest.
• Compute checksums and optionally sign export with local key (optional security enhancement).

API / Code outline (pseudo)

• Steps:
  1. Prepare temp dir.
  2. Use SQLite backup API to create consistent DB copy at temp/db.sqlite.
  3. If anonymize → open temp DB, run UPDATE statements per sanitization map.
  4. Collect attachments referenced by DB into temp/attachments/.
  5. Create manifest.json (metadata + checksums).
  6. If zip → compress temp/* → output file at user-specified path.
  7. Clean temp.
• Error handling: provide clear errors for insufficient disk space, permission issues, DB lock failures.
• Memory/disk optimizations: stream files into ZIP rather than loading all into RAM.

Security & privacy considerations

• Warn user if export includes PII; require confirmation if anonymize not selected.
• Store export only at user-chosen location; do not retain temp files beyond successful download.
• Offer optional password-encrypted ZIP (AES-256) for sensitive exports.

Testing

• Unit tests for:
  • Backup consistency (row counts matching source)
  • Anonymization preserves referential integrity
  • Attachment linking preserved in export
• Integration tests for large DBs and concurrent access scenarios.

Acceptance criteria

• Export completes without corrupting live DB.
• Export contains manifest and matches selected options.
• Anonymize option removes PII and preserves relationships.
• Large exports show progress and can be cancelled.

Deliverables I can produce next

• Detailed UI mockup (PNG/SVG)
• Language-specific implementation skeleton (Electron/Node.js, Python, or C#) — pick one.
• Sanitization mapping schema and sample SQL scripts.

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Step 3: Alternative – Using Git (For Advanced Users)

If you want to receive automatic updates easily, install Git and clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/ludwig-v/ddt4all-db.git

Then, any time you need updates, run git pull inside that folder.

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