Reporch IDE
Use previews
Inspect web services and supported files from the IDE.
Overview
Preview displays a running web service or a supported file type. Images, PDFs, audio, video, fonts, and spreadsheets use file-specific viewers.
Before you start
- A running server for web preview
- A supported Explorer file for file preview
Steps
1. Prepare the target
Start the development server for a web app or select a file in Explorer.
2. Open Preview
Choose Preview or the file preview action.
3. Confirm the target
Check that the preview URL or selected file is the intended one.
4. Open externally
Use the original URL or download action when an external viewer is needed.
Expected result
- Supported content is rendered in the IDE preview area.
- Unsupported formats show an explicit message instead of an unexplained blank view.
Troubleshooting
- Allow pop-ups for the IDE if the browser blocks a preview window.
- For an empty web preview, verify the running process and listening port in Terminal.