URL in system

Question

Hi, 
 I need to open an application in my system using a link in appian. I tried the url in a!safelink but that doesn't accept such kind of uri (not a permitted URI under the configured security rules and cannot be cast to safeUri) Any idea on how this can be achieved.

Robert Shankin · Answer

Hi ekanshj 
 
The short answer is that Appian doesn't do this OOTB right now. 
 
You would need to develop a custom servlet to effect a change to your PC outside of your browser. 
This presents a openings for unexpected behavior, and I'd look for alternatives before pursuing this design further. 
 
Consider: 
What if not every user has that application installed? 
What if the applications are installed but in different places on different workstations? 
Are you prepared to use mobile awareness to suppress this functionality on mobile devices?