Highlight files and folders in the explorer window when clicking on local links

[martin-braun]

Lets say I have a local link that points to a file:

[*myFile.json*](./myFile.json)

Or a local link that points to a folder:

[*myFolder/mySubFolder*](./myFolder/mySubFolder)

The default behavior of VSCode is to try to highlight the file in the file explorer. It would be nice if this editor extension would be able to do the same.

[TobiasTao]

Sorry, I didn't quite catch your meaning

Do you have screenshots?

highlight Upload-Image.md?

[martin-braun]

Hi @TobiasTao, no problem.

Basically, I think it should be possible to follow the link in the editor mode of the markdown editor. Here, I would like to Ctrl + Click / Cmd + Click (macOS) to follow the link for local files/folders and websites:

Right now I have to go into Preview mode to click on links.

The screenshot you shared is exactly what I wish to have for your editor in default editor mode. I think it would be a good feature.

[TobiasTao]

hi, @martin-braun

i just do not know what is highlight the file in the file explorer.

is there any screenshots ?

[TobiasTao]

Hi @TobiasTao, no problem.

Basically, I think it should be possible to follow the link in the editor mode of the markdown editor. Here, I would like to Ctrl + Click / Cmd + Click (macOS) to follow the link for local files/folders and websites:

Right now I have to go into Preview mode to click on links.

The screenshot you shared is exactly what I wish to have for your editor in default editor mode. I think it would be a good feature.

It will be resolved when i close #28

[martin-braun]

@TobiasTao Thank you, yes sorry I mixed both issues up. Regarding the missing highlighting functionality, please inspect the behavior on the default editor to see what I mean:

This functionality is missing (even in Preview mode). Only website links are functional. A local link to a file should also open it in a new tab.