Problem with files: open with applications

Hi to all!
I have this problem:
I have a little application in java and I make a button... when i press this button I wanna that the file named "example.pdf" will be opened with "pdf preferred application in OS" (for example in Windows xp , Acrobat 8)
Can anyone help me?
thanks!
tommaso

Set your default apps the way you want them.
Navigate to ~/Library/Preferences/ and make sure the file com.apple.LaunchServices.plist is present and has a creation or modification date/time that matches the time when you set your last default application.
Reboot.
Navigate back to ~/Library/Preferences/ and make sure com.apple.LaunchServices.plist is still there and does not have any permissions issues.

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