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Feature Request - Replace External URL with Local File for XML References

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4/5
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3-5 days
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35/100
Issue type
Feature
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Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop

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Start by locating the XML document-opening and external-reference resolution entry points in XmlNotepad. Determine how users could provide a local replacement for an http/https reference, then verify that the chosen file is used when opening the document without fetching the external resource.

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Description

I would like to request a new feature that allows users to replace external URLs (e.g., http/https) with local files when opening XML documents. This would be particularly useful for XML files containing external references, as it would prevent the need to fetch these resources from the web each time the file is opened. Instead, users would be able to specify a local file path to be used in place of the external URL.
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