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Execute external program from button

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2007-05-20 19:09:49
Jesus
Registered: Mar 27 2007
Posts: 54

Can I execute an external program, for example a compiled Visual Basic program (program.exe), from a buttom in adobe acrobat designer?
 
I want to invoque a program to scan secondary documents of a filled form...

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro 8, Windows
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2007-05-21 16:04:13
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thomp
Expert
Registered: Feb 15 2006
Posts: 4411
No, this is absolutely not allowed. Don't even think about it.

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