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How to exec system command or programs from Javascript

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2008-04-21 06:22:15
Ollie
Registered: Apr 21 2008
Posts: 3
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In Button Properties, there is a way to add an action that will Open a file with the OS path and execute a window program. How do I do that by using Javascript? I have a project to run a firm customized VB program from Adobe acrobat by hitting a toolbar button. The missing link for this task is how to launch the external program from Adobe Javascript. Any help is greatly appreciated...

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro 7.0.5, Windows
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2008-04-21 11:05:07
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Lindy
Registered: Jul 17 2007
Posts: 30
You can use a .BAT file to launch other apps.
You can fire the BAT file with app.launchURL.

app.launchURL("file:///c/temp/ping.bat", false);

I'm not sure if you can do this directly from a button.
I call it from a trusted function in a folder level script.

Good Luck
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2008-04-21 13:38:02
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Ollie
Registered: Apr 21 2008
Posts: 3
Thanks Lindy. It works. However, I get "file downloading security wariing" message. Is there any get around to minimize this prompt? Please advise ...
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2008-04-22 06:45:32
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Lindy
Registered: Jul 17 2007
Posts: 30
Ollie:
I don't know of a way to eliminate the prompt. It was not critical to remove it for my application. I would be interested as well, if anyone knows how to suppress this.

Glad to Help
Lindy
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