Can I execute a local executable program ( ex notepad.exe ) from Adobe AIR App

[lochdsmile]

Hi Everyone,

I am new to Adobe AIR, I am starting to build 1 AIR application. My application has 1 function: Execute a local executable program such as Notepad.exe, MsPaint.exe, or any *.exe program.

My question is:

1. Can AIR support my function?

2. If AIR support, How do I know when the Application finished runing?

Thanks,

[dzedward]

1) No, however, if you use this wrapper http://www.shu-player.com/ it can

[kukoc]

http://www.shu-player.com/buy

lool £250 :) i can wait for official tool from adobe


here you can find cheaper version (i don't know if better)
http://www.airaveer.com/

do you know any open source which could lounch external applications ?

[devonair]

Check out this post from Mike Chambers:
http://www.mikechambers.com/blog/2008/01/17/commandproxy-net-air-integration-proof-of-concept/

here's something I did playing with the concept: http://blog.onebyonedesign.com/?p=70

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http://www.shu-player.com/buy

lool £250 :) i can wait for official tool from adobe


here you can find cheaper version (i don't know if better)
http://www.airaveer.com/

do you know any open source which could lounch external applications ?


Hi Kukoc,

I am the developer of airAveer, and just wanted to mention that we are almost ready to release version 2.0 which will have quite a bit of new features, including external application launching (and many many more interesting features). We are trying to iron out a few bugs, and a public release will be available very soon.

I won't comment on which product is better, but both Shu and airAveer have free demo's and I would suggest testing them out side by side (speed and end file size are some good things to look at ;)) - and if you do decide to take airAveer out of demo mode - use coupon code "ACTIONSCRIPT.ORG" during checkout for $50 off...

Thanks,

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