mherrmann / mherrmann/fman

Dragging file to VLC fails on macOS

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Python
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Description

Dragging video file from fman to VLC window doesn't open the file. Dragging files to browsers and other native apps works. Might be related to #110 , but might be completely different issue due to different OS.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the drag from fman to a VLC window on macOS, then compare it with dragging files to browsers and other native apps. Review the possible relationship to issue #110; done means a video dragged from fman opens successfully in VLC.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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