[Gimp-user] Set default image directory in 2.8

[mike_m <forums gimpusers com>]

In Gimp 2.6 I used to edit the shortcut properties to set the directory in which
I wanted Gimp to start.  In 2.8 that no longer seems to work - I can still edit
the shortcut properties, but when I go to load an image, I don't see the
directory I want. The only option I get is 'recently used', which I don't want.
I have to navigate to find the directory I want,

How can I set the default directory in 2.8?

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