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Version: 1.0

Posted: 2003-10-14

Build Requirements: N/A

Runtime Requirements: Carbon (both 9 and X) Mac OS with the Apple Event Manager installed.

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Description

A routine for sending an open documents Apple event to the Finder. This routine provides functionality equivalent to selecting a document/file/application and choosing the open command in the Finder's file menu. This sample allows an application to tell the Finder to open a folder, launch an application, or open a document. Requirements: Mac OS with the Apple Event Manager installed. Keywords: Finder, open, display folder, launch

Document Revision History

Date Notes
2003-10-14Shows how to open documents by sending Apple Events to the Finder.
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