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configure a file extension (.odt/.pdf) with a specific application

  • June 12, 2023
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Hello,

I want to configure a lot of file extension so that's open with a specific application.

By exemple, i want to all pdf file open with Apercu.

I heard about the duti app, but it seems to be really old. Anyone know how to configure this easily ?

Thanks you for help :)

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    jamf-42
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    • jamf-42
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    • June 12, 2023

    by default all pdfs open in Preview / Apercu ?

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    • anthobdnFR
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    • June 12, 2023

    by default all pdfs open in Preview / Apercu ?


    Yes, this is not the best example..
    But for .odt, LibreOffice is not the default choice.

    Same thing with .ods, .xls...

    AJPinto
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    • AJPinto
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    • June 12, 2023

    The side below has a decent write up, but its a decade old and we know how macOS changes without much warning. So, there is not telling if Launch Services can still do this from CLI.

     

    Considering nothing I am seeing on this is newer then 2012, I am going to wager Apple stopped allowing default programs to be changed from CLI.

     

    applescript - Change the default application (for a file extension) via script/command line? - Ask Different (stackexchange.com)

    pete_c
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    • pete_c
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    • June 14, 2023

    SwiftDefaultApps (swda) still works well (or well enough) in Ventura.

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