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

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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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The comp.lang.java.gui FAQ:
http://gd.tuwien.ac.at/faqs/faqs-hierarchy/comp/comp.lang.java.gui/
ftp://ftp.cs.uu.nl/pub/NEWS.ANSWERS/computer-lang/java/gui/faq

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