Loading PDFs and EXEs into foreground from a Projector file

[anders2002]

Hi,

I have just written a flash projector file (my first ever!) and it runs fullscreen. However, when users use it and click on links I have embedded into it to load PDFs or executables (like install shields) on their PC's they load BEHIND the fullscreen projector file so they see nothing happen. However, when I use my OWN PC and click the buttons the PDFs and Exes load into the foreground, in new windows.

Can anyone help me make sure links always load into the foreground? I use the getURL statement to load the PDF's (into explorer) and the FSCommand Exec statement to load the install shields. If anyone can recommended better ways of loading these file types please let me know!

Also, is it safe to assume that all windows users can load projector exe files without requiring any other software - such as the Flash Internet Plugin? I need to know this as I will be creating an AutoRun cd that will launch my projector file.

Many thanks in advance,

Anders

Anders@dwl.co.uk

 

[rgstewart]

Okay, first off, you don't need any other software to run a projector file. They are basically stand-alone applications, and don't require any software support.

As for why things keep loading in the background ... no idea. Before you launched the PDF, was there an open browser window already running behind the projector? If there is a window already open, the projector will use it to launch the file, rather than open a new one (efficient little buggers!).

As for the installer ... I have NO idea Sorry ... theoretically it should open in front of the projector. You might need to get into some Windows magic to re-order the open applications stack.

Maybe someone else knows ... ?