MacDownApp / MacDownApp/macdown

Can not open .md file via AppleScript on macOS 10.14

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Description

On macOS 10.14.6, MacDown can not open .md file via AppleScript's open command.

So, I rewote your MacDown.sdef file to...





Then this script works.

set aFile to choose file of type {"net.daringfireball.markdown"}

tell application "MacDown"
open aFile
end tell

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Research direction

Inspect MacDown.sdef and compare its open command with the definition shown in the issue. Run the supplied AppleScript on macOS 10.14.6 and confirm that choosing a Markdown file opens it in MacDown through AppleScript.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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