How To Launch PDF File From Flash?
How can I launch a PDF file with flash whit out a batch file?
I have Flash MX and I need to make a projector that can open PDF/DOC/XLS files, I think is posible but HOW?
TNX for any HELP
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using batch file is somone is interest:
http://www.geocities.com/bgx_2000/bat.htm
with out batch file, dosen't work to me
http://www.actionscripts.org/tutoria...cs/index.shtml
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Posted on: 12-18-2002, 11:15 AM
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