Previewing in Microsoft Edge Browser

[pmk65]

Im trying to setup Microsoft Edge as a Preview > Browser. Microsoft Edge is an "Application" and has to be started in a different way than "normal" programs.

Entering the code below in a DOS prompt will open Microsoft Edge with the Blumentals page

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start microsoft-edge:https://www.blumentals.net/

But this won't do anything as Edge doesn't allow opening of local files from prompt. (MS Retardo Software!)

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start microsoft-edge:file:///c:/test/index.html

Examining the registry under key; "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\MicrosoftEdge_..." and the file "C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml" shows that only "http", "https" and "read"??? are valid.

Using some of the various Edge launcher executables doesn't help. As they just pass on a parameter to "microsoft-edge:"

I think that WeBuilder might have to register a custom protocol in order for Edge to open local files.
Ref: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/window ... s/mt228339

Any ideas on how to get it integrated into Webuilder's Browser Previews?

[Aivars]

Ok, so for some reason they want to marginalize developers. The best way right now is to use local web server and Preview Mappings and some tinkering:

1) Use local webserver and configure Preview Mappings (so that you always preview http:// instead of file://)
2) Create edge.bat file with following content:

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start microsoft-edge:%~1

3) Menu Options -> Preferences -> Preview -> Browsers add Additional browser "Edge"; use the edge.bat as Path (you will need to change from *.exe to *.* in the Open dialog to see .bat files)

I'm not sure it's even possible to preview file:/// in Edge right now. Let me know if you find something.

[pmk65]

Ok, so for some reason they want to marginalize developers.
I'm not sure it's even possible to preview file:/// in Edge right now. Let me know if you find something.

It will open a local URI if you enter it in the url/search field.
I can't find any "Open file" menu items. So it looks like MS is again favoring tablet users.

I'll try your solution. (I always assumed that you had to turn of the build-in server when using an external server)

[pmk65]

Update: Looks like this launcher does the trick. https://www.npmjs.com/package/edge-launcher

Then in WeBuilder/Configure Browser, set the launcher as executable for "Microsoft Edge"

[pety]

Update: Looks like this launcher does the trick. https://www.npmjs.com/package/edge-launcher

Then in WeBuilder/Configure Browser, set the launcher as executable for "Microsoft Edge"

Any screenshot help?

[pmk65]

Any screenshot help?

[pety]

@pmk65
Thanks a lot !

[erikno]

My Approach with a Little script!

Options -> External Programs -> Add
Name Path Params: Edge C:\Scripts\StartEdge_From_Webuilder.vbs "%file" -> OK
The Script:

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Set Param    = WScript.Arguments    
Set objShell = CreateObject("Wscript.Shell")
objShell.Run("cmd.exe /C start microsoft-edge:http:" + Replace( Param(0), "\web", "" ))

Now you can start the browser: via Tools -> External Programs -> Edge
Or integrate in to the Panel with: RightClick -> Customize -> Commands -> Edge -> Drag drop

Maybe you have to edit the script … replace .. \web …
This depends on preferences/preview/mapping Filesystem Path
.

[Aivars]

Thanks for the tips. I'll add to user suggestions to have this be built in, although now that Microsoft is switching to Chromium again nobody really knows what will happen and will the Edge even exist as we know it right now...