Bug 484623

Summary:	"Open new files on tabs" option doesn't work on Windows
Product:	[Applications] okular	Reporter:	erenakin203
Component:	general	Assignee:	Okular developers <okular-devel>
Status:	RESOLVED DUPLICATE
Severity:	normal	CC:	sephiroth_pk
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	23.08.1
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Microsoft Windows
OS:	Microsoft Windows
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description erenakin203 2024-03-27 20:13:30 UTC

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SUMMARY

"Open new files on tabs" and "Focus on tab if the file is already opened" option doesn't work on Windows. Double clicking on a pdf creates a new window of Okular regardless of which option is chosen in the configuration tab.


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1.  Launch Okular.
2. Turn "Open pdf files on a new tab" option on in the config page.
3. Double click on a pdf file.

OBSERVED RESULT

Opening a pdf files launches a new instance of Ocular.

EXPECTED RESULT

The said pdf file would show up on a new tab.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows:  Windows 11 Pro 22631
macOS: 
Linux/KDE Plasma: 
(available in About System)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Comment 1 Riccardo Robecchi 2025-05-28 11:30:51 UTC


*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 407547 ***