Launching other files with fscommand()

[mykone2]

In Flash 5 you could use

fscommand("exec", "cmd\t\c" + filename.ext);

or something to that effect. You could also use

fscommand("SHELLOPEN", "%ORG%\\" + filename.ext);

Now in FlashMX with all the limitations.. How can I open other files example PDF files without using getURL()?

[TomServo24]

You have to put the pdf or whatever file you want to launch inside another folder named "fscommand". This folder must be in the same directory as the flash movie that's calling the fscommand.

-Dan

[mykone2]

Thanks for your reply Tom. But what command do you use. Have you successfully open another file format withing Flash MX. without using external tools? Placing PDF files in fscommand directory wouldn't help cause flash executes only exe files.