Protocol Properties

This view allows you to configure the properties of a protocol declaration.

Application SettingsCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This section is described in Application Settings article.

PropertiesCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Configure the protocol's specific properties.

Display nameCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

A friendly name for the protocol that can be displayed to users.

NameCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

The name of the URI scheme, such as "mailto". This name must be unique for the package.

Desired viewCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

The desired view of the app.

  • Default
    • The app does not have a window size preference specified. Windows, rather than the app, sets the size preference, which defaults to UseHalf.
  • UseLess
    • The window uses less than 50% of the available horizontal screen pixels.
  • UseHalf
    • The window uses 50% (half) of the available horizontal screen pixels.
  • UseMore
    • The window uses more than 50% of the available horizontal screen pixels.
  • UseMinimum
    • The window uses the minimum horizontal pixel width (either 320 or 500 pixels) specifies in the app's manifest (such as package.appxmanifest).

NoteDesired view is available only when the schema is set to Windows 8.1 from the Build Page - Windows Store App Project.