How to Open Windows File Explorer in NWJS

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Learn how to effectively open Windows File Explorer at a specific location using NWJS, allowing users to interact with files seamlessly. • --- • This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/78159302/ asked by the user 'Daxelarne' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/19835740/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/78159849/ provided by the user 'Daxelarne' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/19835740/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. • Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: How to open the windows file explorer on NWJS? • Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... • The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. • If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. • --- • How to Open Windows File Explorer in NWJS • If you are developing an application using NWJS and need to allow users to access the Windows File Explorer at a specific location, you might encounter some challenges. This is particularly true if you want the application to keep running even after the explorer window is opened. In this post, we will explore how to efficiently achieve this using NWJS and a handy Node.js package. • The Problem • You may have found that typical methods of opening the Windows File Explorer in NWJS do not function as you would expect. Some common issues include: • Limited File Picker: Methods like showOpenFilePicker(s.shortcut) allow users to select files but do not let them choose from a specific directory. • In-app File Explorer: Using window.open( file:// + s.shortcut) can open a web-based file explorer within your application, but this method causes the application to close when the explorer is closed. • Popup with Limitations: Attempts to open a popup using window.open( file:// + s.shortcut, explorer , popup ) can prevent the application from closing but still limit the user's interaction to downloading files only. • These challenges can hinder the user experience and functionality of your application, making it crucial to find a feasible solution. • The Solution: Using open-file-explorer • Fortunately, there’s a straightforward way to accomplish this by using the Node.js package open-file-explorer. This package allows you to open Windows File Explorer directly at a specified path without compromising your application's operation. Here’s how to do it step by step: • Step 1: Install the Package • Before you can use the open-file-explorer, ensure you have it installed in your project. Run the following command in your terminal or command prompt: • [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] • Step 2: Implement the Code • Next, include the package in your NWJS application and call it with the desired shortcut path. Here’s a sample code snippet: • [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] • Step 3: Test Your Implementation • Make sure to test your implementation by running your NWJS application. When invoked, the File Explorer should open at the specified location while allowing users to interact with files without closing your application. • Conclusion • Opening Windows File Explorer through NWJS can be tricky, but with the right approach using the open-file-explorer Node.js package, you can provide users with a seamless experience to access their files. By allowing them to open the explorer at any desired location, you enhance the usability and functionality of your app. • Feel free to reach out if you have further questions or need clarification. Happy coding!

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