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how to edit file extensions on uiq3? |
gezer
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guys, i searched on net for this, but i could only find something on a uiq3 development forum. so i couldnt understand anything. if you think, its impossible, core player can assign common files extensions like jpg, bmp, mp4 to itself.
i want to use it to run swf files directly from file browser. it could be able by assingning swf files to opera, i think. |
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strizlow800
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Swf support for opera is available now. 
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gezer
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how? i'm not telling about opening them in opera by giving the file adress to opera. click on the swf file on file explorer, then play it on opera. |
strizlow800
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Hmm I don't think that is possible now... Maybe I'm wrong though...
Try using coreplayer instead.
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AD
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I think I understand what you want: to edit the file associations in the OS so that a .swf file 'opens with' Opera. This is a function lacking from the interface IMO, and not currently possible. It's a pity because I bet you can do it in WM, probably as easy as on the pc.
I personally would love to see this customisability implemented, as it would mean that one could open text files in jtext rather than quickword etc. rather than having to go the long way round and open the app first then select file - open...
I guess it must be technicaly possible, as the OS holds its preset associations somewhere, maybe some clever uiq hacker will work this out... |
Zed@CPS
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There was a recent discussion over at my-symbian about the exact same topic, that is writing a program that changes file type associations. Unfortunately the conclusion was that, although it would be a nice addition, its use would be limited by the small number of available alternative viewer programs. So, the project was abandoned. Shall I re-think it?
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myth®
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On 2008-09-04 11:13:58, AD wrote:
because I bet you can do it in WM, probably as easy as on the pc.
yes and yes
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Mizzle
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Zed,
Yes, yes and yes
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myth®
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On 2008-09-04 17:59:38, Mizzle wrote:
Yes, yes and yes
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ares
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and YES
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myth®
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@Zed
would this be an application where custom recognizers in drive C would override the OS's recognizers in drive Z: ?
If so, I guess that a restart of the device would reset the file associations to the default apps, so that your app would have to run at startup and reassociate them.
Is that how it will work ?
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Zed@CPS
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would this be an application where custom recognizers in drive C would override the OS's recognizers in drive Z:? If so, I guess that a restart of the device would reset the file associations to the default apps, so that your app would have to run at startup and reassociate them. Is that how it will work? No. The method provides permanent change to the file type associations, regardless of restarting the phone. Which is good news.
BUT...
it would mean that one could open text files in jtext rather than quickword Unfortunately it's not that simple. The proposed "association editor" program can achieve that when you click on a text file the application you selected previously (e. g. jText) comes up. The text file is passed to it. Now comes the problem. If the author of jText did not prepare his application to accept files passed from the external world then it will not show it. This is the case with X-plore, for example. So, it is very important to realize that for the thing to work out well, true viewer programs are necessary - and they are few. (For more explanation on the viewers, see the above-linked discussion.)
So, I'm still somewhat unsure if it makes sense to write such program in the current (sad) situation. I have other projects that are less dependent on (the existence of) other programs.
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gezer
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@Zed
so, whats the result? i didn't have enough time to read all this topic(which you give link to).
i'm just a noob that wants to open swf files directly on any file browser 
thanks everyone.
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Phat7
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It is possible to assign mime types to external applications, only if the application has been digitally signed and has the ability to set a higher priority than the default app on the phone. |
Zed@CPS
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As I said, I have the code that can do it. The question is whether it would be viable as a commercial product.
Currently there is one way to view local .swf files by one click. In LinkBoy set up a shortcut for the Web application (Opera) and specify the file name for the Parameter option (like d:/Test/flash.swf). When the shortcut is executed, Opera displays the flash file immediately.
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Posted: 2008-09-03 14:10
Sony Ericsson software/hardware support! 
