Opening documents in default app - strange behaviour

DEVONthink
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If I select a mark-down file and hit Cmd+Shift+O DevonThink launches Obsidian (without ever opening the file).
If I select a mark-down file and hit the Open Externally icon in the toolbar the file correctly opens in the correct app (Typora).
I’d love to be able to double-click files in DT & have them open in their default apps. Is this possible?
Why is there a difference between the two options described above?

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It sounds like you have a hot key set up to open Obsidian. Are you using BetterTouchTool, Keyboard Maestro, etc.?

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I use Alfred. Don’t remember setting one up but I’ll have a look.

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Also check the Data > Open With submenu. Does Obsidian show the shortcut next to its name?

6

ok, it was an Alfred workflow. Thank you.
Is there a way to get double click to open in external editor?

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See Preferences > General > Interface and check Double-click opens documents externally.

Stephen

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thanks