Customizable shortcuts for extensions

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For example, opening a forecast app when tapping the weather or an alternative 
sms app for messages. If you can implement this in, please allow shortcuts and 
activities, not just apps.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by jays2kings on 13 Feb 2013 at 9:10

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This would be great. I'm using SlidingMessages right now for SMS.

Sometimes when you open some type of "something" ex. picture you're asked which 
app you want to open it, then you choose between stock Gallery and ex. 
QuickPic. Is there any way to do this with SMS/Calls?

Original comment by ciaasteczkowy on 15 Feb 2013 at 1:02

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This can be done on an individual extension basis, at least one third party 
extension has implemented the ability to customize which app opens when you 
click it:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileanarchy.dashclockforexex
tension

Since this is such a requested feature for each extension, it is probably 
better to control it at a global level. Whether that means DashClock would 
control the configuration data, or whether an update to the API guidelines is 
made that simply requires third parties include this as a default setting.

I can say that if it isn't moved to a global level, this is going to continue 
to be an issue as more extensions are developed.

Original comment by craig@tumblison.com on 16 Feb 2013 at 3:02

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I'm building this at the per-extension level.

Original comment by roman.nurik on 16 Feb 2013 at 3:10

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Thanks for the response!

If I may ask, do you mean that it will be a setting available for each 
extension? When I said "global level" I didn't mean a global setting (like the 
appearance is), but rather that every extension would offer the feature in 
their sub-setting menu. In other words, "global" in the sense that every 
extension would offer the feature.

Sorry for any confusion, you've done a fantastic job on this widget.

Original comment by craig@tumblison.com on 16 Feb 2013 at 3:24

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No I just meant it will be up to the extension to determine if it wants to 
present this as an option. It doesn't make sense for all extensions (e.g Falcon 
Pro or Press).

There will be a consistent framework for doing this though so if an extension 
wants to add it, it should be trivial.

Original comment by roman.nurik on 16 Feb 2013 at 5:05

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Awesome news, I look forward to the update.

Original comment by jays2kings on 16 Feb 2013 at 6:21

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Thanks for the response.

That makes perfect sense, thanks for clarifying that. I agree that *every* 
extension won't need the ability, but it does need to be easy to add the 
functionality. It sounds like you know how you're going to achieve that, and 
judging from the widget thus far I'm inclined to trust your judgement :)

Thanks again.

Original comment by craig@tumblison.com on 16 Feb 2013 at 6:45

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See revision 205b1c9e9dfeedebbac146c6d315a89e57ba3240

Original comment by roman.nurik on 16 Feb 2013 at 6:46

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The main issue is resolved (clock and weather now have customized extensions); 
feel free to file more issues on a per-extension basis.

Original comment by roman.nurik on 17 Feb 2013 at 6:59

• Changed state: Released
• Added labels: TargetRelease-1.2