[PD] multiple instances of a patch forbidden in 0.49, why?

[oliver]

Christof Ressi wrote:
> I can imagine it being it a GUI preference. maybe there could be a dialog asking you if you really want to open the same patch again with the usual 'yes', 'no' + 'don't ask me again' (saving your selection in the GUI preferences).

mmh, i for one really don't like the idea of any kind of "popup windows" 
scenario, (which could easily become a problem in any 
automation/installation etc. setups).

i think a startup flag (probably also a toggle in the preferences menu) 
and a message to PD should do it

best

oliver