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  1. Core
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LMMS uses XML-based serialization for internal data such as project files.

This might change in future, see for example.

Every class for serializable objects inherits SerializingObject.

Also, an object may inherit SerializingObjectHook and load/save settings when the hooked object load/save settings. Here are some examples:

  • Views hooking models: TrackContainerView hooks TrackContainer in order to save UI settings along the core settings

https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/3981