Add markdown link to local file or directory

[msmart]

I would like to add a link to a local file or directory in markdown.

When clicking on the rendered version of this (on version 2.3.4/Ubuntu)

[abc](file:///home/test/file.pdf)

a new empty Standard Notes window is opened:

I suspect this use case is not yet supported by Standard Notes and no correct handler for outgoing links has been defined. However, it might be a nice feature to have.

[moughxyz]

Hmm..haven't tested this use case yet. In any case, a new window definitely shouldn't be opened. Should either open the file, or if it's not supported, at least display an alert. Will need to investigate this. Thanks for the heads up!

[moughxyz]

Which markdown editor were you using when this happened? I'm unable to reproduce this..

[msmart]

I clicked on the link in the preview mode of the "Advanced Markdown Editor" (Version 2.3.4/Ubuntu). Clicking on the link on the Android app doesn't do anything (which is probably more desirable).

[moughxyz]

Hmm that's strange. I just tested on the Adv Markdown Editor and it correctly opens the file. But I'm on Mac. I'll have to test this on Linux next time I'm in there.

[jed84]

@mobitar

The issue is still valid.
I linked the file/folders exactly as described and I am unable to open any on Win10.
The white popup is being shown and thats it.

I just joined Standard Notes. I have many files and for easy access, I want to have them linked within notes. I would love to leave a Green Elephant for good, but am afraid this bug is the only and an ultimate killer for me - could you please assist?

[moughxyz]

The white screen issue must be new. I'll have to investigate this. Don't think there's an immediate resolution for you @jed84.

[ncharchut]

Surprisingly, I'm having the same issue with the following setup:

• macOS Mojave 10.14.6
• Advanced Markdown editor.
• Brave Browser

Have you found any causes/fixes? I also get a white window but it automatically asks me if I'd like to save the file as if I were downloading it. Could it be an issue with the default browser?

[moughxyz]

File links were disabled in a previous update due to security reasons. We're still needing to investigate a good workaround.