Ok, I've just replaced the plugin formerly known as "Open format externally" with a new version called "Open with". The name I hope better reflects it's now more generic purpose - in hindsight should have gone with that name originally but better to rip the bandaid off now than let it live on for perpetuity...
In terms of functionality the main addition is to allow you to configure an application to launch with the cover.jpg associated with a book (not just the formats of the book), as requested by dwanthy above. Look at the updated example in the post or readme.txt for how to configure this. I have updated the screenshot and included images in the latest zip for Acrobat and MSPaint too.
Important notes for users upgrading
- I have renamed the required tweak value from "ofep_open_format_menus" to "owp_open_with_menus" (sorry, but hate leaving legacy names that are unrelated).
- Uninstall the "Open format externally" plugin using the Preferences dialog, and remember to remove it from your context menu/toolbars as well.
- Then install the "Open with" plugin using the latest zip, update your tweak name if you haven't already.
- Restart Calibre and then add to you menu/toolbar.
You can download with instructions at
Open with plugin post.