Is it possible to open file in PC through CRM?

[MONBERG]

Hello there
Is there a posibility to create a ,,link" or ,,url" to open file in local PC?
I do have some files in PC, which are connected to CRM, but they are just locally in PC, as i don't want them to be shared online.
The way to file look like this
"C:\TEST DRIVE"

I also attach a photo of what i mean

[shalmaxb]

For security reasons this is not allowed for most file types. You may open allowed file types like mp4, javascript and so on, but not any type.
Perhaps this Chrome extension can help, though I did not test it in no way.

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lokale-dateien-in-google/ecokkkaebpbpfjbgdoglndbombehmhko

[yuri]

Adding to the inline file type list may work.

https://docs.espocrm.com/development/metadata/app-file/#inlinemimetypelist

custom/Espo/Custom/Resources/metadata/app/file.json

{
    "inlineMimeTypeList": [
        "__APPEND__",
        "application/some-type"
    ]​
}

But it depends also on the browser.

[MONBERG]

Alright, i can add it to the code. But then, it will show like "C:\TEST DRIVE" as URL, or will i have to do something more? And which field should i use on it, like URL or Varchar...? Thanks a lot

[MONBERG]

I just found out that i dont have that app/file.json, the file.json is not either in those folders. should i create folder app first, then create a file.json with code you gave me?

[yuri]

Yes. To create and then clear cache.

[yuri]

You need to specify the real file MIME type instead of the one I used as an example.

[MONBERG]

Alright, i did it like this. Its for the docx document, but its not working tho.



But in the sametime, i installed Local Explorer extension to open files through in the Microsoft Edge. And thats actually working, everywhere outside ESPO CRM for me.
I attach video so you can see what i mean

https://streamable.com/dm45uz

Am sorry if i am confusing you, but i am not a programmer really, i just search solutions on internet

[yuri]

I don't know why it does not work.

Now I understand that the solution with mime type is not relevant for your case.