Can't drag and drop files to insert a path

[hanskokx]

I was trying to run a program, using a filename as an argument. I tried to drag/drop the file into the window to insert the path+filename. This didn't do anything.

[felixse]

I looked at this a while ago. Problem is that the UWP WebView is not acting like a real control for drop events, and when handling it in JavaScript I only received the filename, but not a complete path. Maybe adding the broadFileSystemAccess capability changes this, but I haven't tried it.

[hanskokx]

It would also have to understand whether or not you're using WSL or some windows command line to insert the proper path. -- Hans Kokx

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[RikkaW]

@felixse I have an idea, adding a transparent control above WebView to receive drop events and changing its Visibility according to Window.Current.Activated.

[felixse]

@RikkaW interesting idea, I will definetively try this 👍

[solarkraft]

I would be really happy about this addition, as I use it constantly on Linux. Would it be possible to have a copy/paste feature [as well/at least]?

[F-Unction]

so when will you do it.

[smark91]

Big up for this!