Open a PDF via a button/script in a projector

I am going to burn a projector to a CD with a folder
containing some pdf files. I would like to ask how to open a pdf
file(if it's even possible) from a button in director. I don't need
it to open inside the projector, just click on the button then it
will open an Acrobat Reader.
I hope you get the idea of what I'm trying to do.
Thanks

"rafa@mediatech" wrote:
> Also, if your files are inside a folder, remember to put
the path of the folder before the name of the PDF.
> example:
> baOpenFile( the moviepath&"FOLDER/NAME.pdf",
"normal" )
The above posts have given the best way to open a PDF. It
uses the Buddy API Xtra to open a file with the
program to which its associated. Buddy API Xtra can be used
free if you use limited functions. So, you can use
the baOpenFile without needing to buy the full version of the
Xtra. The Xtra is available from:
http://www.mods.com.au/budapi/
Other ways to use PDFs with Director are described here:
http://www.deansdirectortutorials.com/FAQ/pdf.htm
regards
Dean
Director Lecturer / Consultant / Director Enthusiast
http://www.deansdirectortutorials.com/
http://www.multimediacreative.com.au
email: [email protected]

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