Save XMP write changes setting as Preference

My workflow requires Lightroom to "Automatically write change into XMP". A new catalog requires checking this box in "Catalog Settings..." as the new catalog has the setting unchecked. (I would have thought XMP was a file setting, not a catalog setting.)
My preference is to have a Preference setting to check this box forever. Or, just move this checkbox to Preferences, since it applies to files -- assuming metadata will be written to the catalog regardless.

My workflow requires Lightroom to "Automatically write change into XMP". A new catalog requires checking this box in "Catalog Settings..." as the new catalog has the setting unchecked. (I would have thought XMP was a file setting, not a catalog setting.)
My preference is to have a Preference setting to check this box forever. Or, just move this checkbox to Preferences, since it applies to files -- assuming metadata will be written to the catalog regardless.

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