LC 11 Classic (Windows) default launch problem

Alex Tweedly alex at tweedly.net
Fri Aug 21 16:23:54 EDT 2026


On 21/08/2026 20:22, Hugh Senior via use-livecode wrote:
> Can anyone tell me how to associate .mc .rev .lc with the LiveCode 11 Classic exe, please? When I try to use the Operating System 'Open with...' I see the LC 11 exe displayed in the list of options as a generic app icon and it does not stick... i.e. when I double-click a stack to launch it, LiveCode v9 is used instead (my earlier version).
>
> Currently the only way to launch a stack in LC 11 Classic is via the LC toolbar 'Open...' menu which is a pain!

When you say "When I try to use the OS 'Open with...' etc." exactly 
which version of that are you using.

The only one that I fond successful for this was

> Method 1: The Get Info Window (Most Reliable)
>
>   * Right-click or Control-click the file and select *Get Info* (or
>     press |Option + Command + I|).
>   * Click the triangle next to *Open with* to expand the section.
>   * Choose your preferred application from the drop-down menu.
>   * Click the *Change All...* b
>
The other variation of 'Open with ...' didn't stick.

Alex.


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