Suggestion: add option for pasting paths

[Hachann]

When working in a Notebook, I frequently handle absolute file or folder paths.

Currently, WLJS imports the file into the working directory when an absolute path is pasted into the interface.

Would it be possible to add an option in the software Preferences to simply paste the path string as-is?

Thanks guys!

[JerryI]

Will a dialog window help in this case (pick between two options: paste as path or upload a file)?KirillOn 23. Jan 2026, at 19:51, Hachann ***@***.***> wrote: When working in a Notebook, I frequently handle absolute file or folder paths. Currently, WLJS imports the file into the working directory when an absolute path is pasted into the interface. Would it be possible to add an option in the software Preferences to simply paste the path string as-is? Thanks guys! —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[JerryI]

Since this one gives more choice to a user, we shall test it

[JerryI]

Oh crap...

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/58880171/get-file-path-from-drop-event

[JerryI]

I guess for the security reasons browsers are not allowed to "see" the actual path. You would need to copy path with some shortcut in Linux (or Window) explicitly as text.

[Hachann]

I see, this is not trivial and for good reasons!

[JerryI]

We found a way: https://www.electronjs.org/docs/latest/api/web-utils !
But then it will work only for desktop app (which makes sense I believe)