https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=493698
Bug ID: 493698
Summary: Unable to choose a 'custom' application for "Open
With" via Dolphin
Classification: Plasma
Product: xdg-desktop-portal-kde
Version: 6.1.90
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: c...@horwell.me
CC: aleix...@kde.org
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 174113
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=174113&action=edit
Screenshot of the user stuck choosing a custom path
SUMMARY
In Dolphin, "Open With" → "Choose Application..." appears to be using this
portal. However, it regresses functionality since it is impossible to use a
custom program path. For example, qt6-tools no longer ships with *.desktop
launchers, so a *.ui file needs to be opened with "/usr/lib/qt6/bin/designer"
to use the Qt 6 version of Qt Designer.
Thankfully, the old chooser still works by right clicking the file → Properties
and adding the program to the file association there instead.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Create an empty *.ui file in Dolphin.
2. Right click the file and choose "Open With" → "Other Application..."
3. Type "/usr/lib/qt6/bin/designer" or try selecting the path.
4. Run the program
OBSERVED RESULT
The user is stuck. There is no way to start a program with a 'custom' path or
command line.
- Clicking "Choose Other..." button only updates the text field.
- Pressing ENTER does nothing.
- There is no OK button.
EXPECTED RESULT
The portal allows a custom path to be used, or Dolphin reverts to the previous
file association "list selector".
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: KDE Neon
KDE Plasma Version: 6.1.90
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.7.0
Qt Version: 6.7.2
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As feedback, I completely missed the "Always open" checkbox at the top. I felt
disorientated thinking the dialog was broken since "Cancel" and "OK" dialog
buttons were missing at the bottom. The dialog does jarring a bit when it first
opens.
I much prefer the old file association "list", is there a way to disable this
portal on desktop? (Or any hints on which commits to revert?)
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