Aug 28 2020 08:38 AM
This issue needs to be made against the packaging tool, as it will need to implement changes to support the feature, however I believe that a UAP schema extension for the package manifest is required.
The issue is that traditional Windows 7 file type associations include file types starting with a '.' character (which are supported in MSIX) and several other special file types (which are not). All are traditionally registered using a key under one of the Classes keys.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list, but here are the ones that I am aware of and run into:
The Manifest for uap6:SupportedFileType restricts the definition of file types to strings that start with the period character. I think that this must change first. The MSIX installer tech might need a refresh to support the expanded definition, however the actions taken should be identical. Then the MSIX Packaging tool could be changed.
If you need examples of applications requiring this feature, start with WinZip, 7-Zip, and WinRAR.
Sep 01 2020 12:05 PM
SolutionHi @TIMOTHY MANGAN ,
Thanks for your feedback!
We've added these suggestions to our backlog.
Thanks!
James
Oct 26 2020 08:39 AM
Hi @James Pike,
I am the author of BitZipper, a compression tool like WinZip. Adding a "Compress this file" to the right-click menu of any file type is an essential feature, and the lack of support for this in MSIX holds me back from publishing my software in the store.
@TIMOTHY MANGAN nails exactly what is needed in his post.
Of course, being able to specify a shell extension that allows several options for any file type would be more powerful (e.g., in my case, "Add to archive", "Compress", "Compress and email", etc.).
You wrote that the request was added to your backlog. Is there any way to follow the prioritization and roadmap for this feature?
Best regards,
Brian Rasmusson
Oct 26 2020 10:43 AM
Hi @brasmusson,
@ShakersMSFT should be able to assist you with questions about future roadmap.
Thanks!
James
Oct 29 2020 12:24 PM
If there is a specific feature you are looking please add it to the ideas section. We do our best to update as feature are being built and available to insider builds.
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John Vintzel (@jvintzel)
PM Lead, MSIX
Sep 01 2020 12:05 PM
SolutionHi @TIMOTHY MANGAN ,
Thanks for your feedback!
We've added these suggestions to our backlog.
Thanks!
James