Launch dmg file from a projector file

I have searched and searched and cannot seem to find a solution to this issue. It it possible to launch a dmg file from a projector on a mac? I can launch an exe on windows, but can't get the mac side to work.
Thanks if anyone can help!!!

Sunil Vishin wrote:
> Hi folks,
> I'm probably just missing something, but here's my
problem. I have a flash
> projector file for a client. Within the file are two
buttons. One I want to
> point to a word document, and one I want to point to a
pdf file. I don't want
> either of these to appear in a browser window though -
just to launch in word /
> acrobat. I'm sure I've done this before. Any ideas?
You don't have any other options because flash can't open any
files
except executable type. getURL is the only way if using flash
itself.
You could go with BAT files but it will produce ugly black
dos window
while processing the call. If you need it neat and easy than
only with
3rd party tools.
For many years I have been using Flash Jester tool call
JStart. Works like charm
all the way, no extra pop up DOS windows :)
http://flashjester.com/?section=tricks_jtools_jstart
JStart will allow you to not only launch a program, but use
parameters to make the
program open files, perform special actions and just about
anything you can use
parameters for. You can also choose to launch files with
their default associated
program.
Another solution is provided by Rick Turoczy, it's pretty old
but it should still
work. Perhaps give it a try.
http://www.flashgeek.com/tutorials/07_launchapp_01.asp
Easy to use tool that allow you to launch basically anything
from the projector.
As long as there is system default application supporting
particle file.
Best Regards
Urami
<urami>
If you want to mail me - DO NOT LAUGH AT MY ADDRESS
</urami>

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Sunil Vishin wrote:
> Hi folks,
> I'm probably just missing something, but here's my
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