Thunderbird ; Problem with "View & Edit Actions"

105659 · 08-10-2009, 05:55 PM

Hi,
I would like configure Thunderbird (2.0.0.21) so that openoffice opens files (odp, odt, ppt, doc and so on) that are sent to me as attachments when I click on them.

The button to "View & Edit Actions" obviously looks like it should provide the functionality to let me specify how various files are handled, but it is broken - I cannot associate file types with applications. When I try to do so, this dialog fails to do ANYTHING when a file type and corresponding program are specified and I press the "Ok" button.

How do I fix this?
Thanks very much!

jdkaye · 08-11-2009, 11:56 AM

Do you use the browse button to navigate to the location of your apps. This is done in the Download Actions window.
cheers,
jdk

105659 · 08-12-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jdkaye

Do you use the browse button to navigate to the location of your apps. This is done in the Download Actions window.
cheers,
jdk

Yes. So the file name extension is specified, and the app - and its path - is specified, but the "ok" button does absolutely nothing.

jdkaye · 08-12-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 105659

Yes. So the file name extension is specified, and the app - and its path - is specified, but the "ok" button does absolutely nothing.

And in the Change Action window you have checked off "Open them with this application". Is that right?
cheers,
jdk

105659 · 08-12-2009, 12:42 AM

Yes, it has to be selected in order to get into the app chooser.

jdkaye · 08-12-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 105659

Yes, it has to be selected in order to get into the app chooser.

Ok, and now what happens when an attachment arrives that you have set to be opened by a specific application. I assume you right click on the narrow bar with the attachment filename and select "Open" from the menu. Do you then get the "Opening [attachment filename] window opening up?
jdk