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open a document from an applet

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John Smith - 02 Nov 2006 10:51 GMT
Is it possible to open a document (pdf/word/excel) from an applet i.e. start
an application and open a specified file. I know the sandbox is a
restriction but can we get round this using a signed applet.

Thanks

Jon
Thomas Weidenfeller - 02 Nov 2006 14:41 GMT
> Is it possible to open a document (pdf/word/excel) from an applet i.e. start
> an application and open a specified file. I know the sandbox is a
> restriction but can we get round this using a signed applet.

Yes.

/Thomas
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