Is there a way to mark a file extension as BINARY to prevent the IDE from trying to open it even on user error?
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I want to mark some files like Adobe Illustrator as BINARY never open in the IDE, even due to user error.
I copied an existing plugin icon Illustrator file to a new project and in a rush forgot to de-select the "Open file in editor" which caused the illustrator file to open and hang the IDE. Force quite did its job.
I would like to make *.ai and some other extensions as non-openable. Is this possible?
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Workaround associated *.ai with image file type.
Now trying to open it shows it as an invalid image but no hanging.
Mapping the extension to Files opened in associated applications should help:
Thank you Serge. I was unaware that this option existed. It is the best solution.
There are still years of learning what is available in these IDEs.