GLib.get_user_special_dir always returns ~/Desktop
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According to GLib documentation, GLib.get_user_special_dir is to be used to get Documents, Video or Picture home folder. However it seems that it always returns /home/<Username>/Desktop
Step to reproduce :
- Open cinnamon looking glass
- Type
GLib.get_user_special_dir(GLib.UserDirectory.G_USER_DIRECTORY_DOCUMENTS) - Expected output : ~/Documents
- Actual output : ~/Desktop
(also test inside applets, same result)
Image proof https://i.imgur.com/b9xgcqb.png (nb: bureau is french for Desktop)
The enum value you're using is invalid:
The correct one works for me:
GObject introspection 'interpretation' can be a bit confusing at times, but you'll never have G_ as part of the value (think of it as being handled by the GLib. portion).
In the case of GUserDirectory, personally I think its wrong - it should be GLib.UserDirectory.DESKTOP. When in doubt, I suppose work backwards from the right. (At least that's how I do it, or I leave a python interpreter open - it'll generally be identical).
The fact it's even accepting the full enum name is odd, but I have no explanation. It's not that surprising - introspection can exhibit weird behavior sometimes.