Opening PDF's from a Flash CD-ROM

Hello. I'm having a minor problem here that seems that it would be an easy fix, but I am having a tough time finding the solution.

I have a developed a couple Flash-based CD-Roms now, both of which had a directory that contained several PDF's for the viewer to open directly through the Flash presentation.

I have the PDF's opening with no problems, but when testing on a Windows PC, the PDF's open BEHIND the Flash presentation (Flash Projector to be specific). The problem is the fact that the viewer would not even notice that a new file just opened, unless they were smart enough to either check behind or close the Flash window (I'm sure that most of you know that most viewers AREN'T smart!).

Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions??? Much appreciation...

No idea, never heard of this problem. The window should open up in front of the projector. *scratches head*

OK...what's really strange is that its only happening on some of the PCs. I am now assuming that it's a preference withing Adobe Acrobat.

what command you use to open the pdf files?

I believe the only option is a getURL(). An 'exec' fscommand is for launching programs, not opening filetypes already related to a program.

I am wondering how to open a pdf through flash

http://brianalexander.com/2006/01/how-t ... jector.htm

http://www.helmutgranda.com/2004/01/06/ ... rom-flash/

Hope that helps.

the one for mac was good but the second one is obsolete as the files are on a cd , I stated that but it must have goten cut somehow.

its a mainly pc cd that will have to open different kinds of pdfs....

The guy on this forum figured out the solution.

that doesnt work here erither =/
is there a flash version clash perhaps? I have player 7. .. and flash MX..

I downloaded proxy and tested their test, then re-did it a bit to make it fit in with what was said in the fla and it still did not work. I click the button and nothing happens.

I need to get this sorted...

This article looks like it will work.

It probably would if I had director... but also he stated he's been opening pdfs without trouble before, but now when he needed to open a bunch of different he changed tactics.. all mine are pdfs so I dont understand why I am having so much trouble..

use “fscommand" and a "bat" file

could you possible be a little bit more elaborate? and also isnt that what they did in the first "this" link?

like that first link of ""this"

first you got a button in you fla file

then give your button this
on(release){
fscommand("exec","openPdf.bat")
}

after that creat a file at the same place where your fla file located and name it as "fscommand"

as all that done you can write your bat file use your notepad
like this:

echo off
start yourPdf.pdf
exit

and name your bat file the same name as you write in your fla file "openPdf.bat" ,put it in your fscommand file

then publish your flash as an exe file then test it