Drop file in mx:application

hi,
I 'm trying to drag & drop one file in the
mx:Application (not mx:WindowedApplication)
is it possible to find the same event that NativeDragEvent
in mx:Application ?
Thanks in advance,

I'm just starting an app and am curious about this as well.
The only way to select files is through the file select dialog
called from FileReference.browse()? Cheers for any response to
this.
-t

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