Launching PDF from Projector File w/ Applescript

programming flash
1

Hello,

I’m trying to launch a PDF from a flash projector on a mac using the exec fscommand and an applescript. Inside a disc image the applescript works fine on it’s own with the PDF but when trying to trigger it from the projector i’m not having much luck.

Here is the actionscript being used.


on (release) {
	fscommand("exec", "fscommand/cdromTest_script1.app");
}

What do you think?

2

Ok, so your files work. I cannot tell the difference between your files and my files. I seem to be doing everything exactly the same so a couple questions. What is the appropriate way to create a batch file on a mac? Right now I am just using BBEdit and saving it out as text and then giving it the .bat extension. Also, is it possible that when i’m burning the CD i’m burning it in a way which is messing up the paths? I just don’t get it. The code seems identical.

3

Hi, sorry to jump in on this thread but I have a question for Bluefish21 . . .

How does the bat file change for multiple pdfs? Do you just list them all in the file and then launch them with the buttons in the fla/exe?

Also, I was wondering if you use MX2004? I’m on MX and couldn’t open your fla. :frowning: Is there any chance you could save the file as MX and repost? :beam:

:hr:

4

Yes, he used MX2004, and you have 1 bat file per PDF, or per File. Heh, unfortunately I can’t get them to work. :frowning:

5

1 bat file per pdf? Is there a naming convention for them then? I assume they all go in the fscommand folder . . .

Sorry you can’t get it to work. :frowning: Is it only for mac that you are having trouble or pc too?

6

Yeah 1 bat or applescript per pdf. But I think i’m on the verge of figuring this stuff out. Apparently there is an option on the mac when you are saving out txt files for PC where you can select “DOS Line breaks”. I opened up one of my mac bat files on the PC and instead of line breaks everything was on one line and there was a rectangle shape everywhere there was supposed to be a line break. This HAS to be the problem. If not it’s all over man. Ok, i’ll let everyone know the scoop soon!