https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=489938
Bug ID: 489938
Summary: KDiff3 Sideload Appx needs an AppExecutionAlias in the
manifest to execute in command line mode
Classification: Applications
Product: kdiff3
Version: unspecified
Platform: Microsoft Windows
OS: Microsoft Windows
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: application
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
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SUMMARY
As a user, when I install KDiff3 using the Appx Sideload App, I would like to
use KDiff3 on the command line. This is especially important when I want to use
it as a diff or merge toll with Git for Windows. It is also important in the
environment of a company Windows PC where it is forbidden by policy to install
applications normally and the only option is using sideloaded apps or the
Windows App Store.
The kdiff3.exe binary installed via sideloaded apps cannot be executed via
command line. This is forbidden by the Windows OS. You can use a special
command using explorer.exe shell:<Application path+family ID>!<AppID> but
command line arguments don't work. And this solution doesn't work in GitBash
either.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Double-click KDiff APPX file provided in the binary downlaods.
2. Open command line/powershell/gitbash
3. Type kdiff3.exe <command line args>
OBSERVED RESULT
Command is not recognized.
EXPECTED RESULT
KDiff3 application starts in diff or merge mode according to command line
arguments
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I think there is missing information in the AppxManifest.xml that could
automatically create the necessary aliases to use KDiff3.exe in the command
line properly upon installation.
Please see the following as it might help you implement the fix:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/uwp/schemas/appxpackage/uapmanifestschema/element-uap5-appexecutionalias
https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/win-store-app-execution-alias-props.html
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