Opening documents from the desktop

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SteveFI
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Opening documents from the desktop

Post by SteveFI » Fri May 14, 2021 5:43 pm

Hello,

I know I used to know how to do this but I can't remember what the event is when a document made by a standalone is double clicked on the desktop. I think MacOS tests for an Apple Event but I've no clue concerning Windows.

I've had a good look in the dictionary, the online lessons and searched the forum. Please may I have some help?

Thanks,


Steve

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Re: Opening documents from the desktop

Post by Klaus » Fri May 14, 2021 5:59 pm

Hi Steve,

for Windows you have to mess with the REGISTRY! :D
Here some helpful hints: http://sonsothunder.com/devres/livecode ... ile004.htm

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Klaus

SteveFI
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Re: Opening documents from the desktop

Post by SteveFI » Fri May 14, 2021 6:06 pm

Zoinks! Looks like I may need to learn how to use an installer next!

Thanks Klaus :)

Steve

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Re: Opening documents from the desktop

Post by Klaus » Fri May 14, 2021 6:13 pm

Hi Steve,

for Windows I can recommend "Inno Setup" -> https://jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php
A free Windows installer maker and if I remember correctly, I can also do some REGISTRY stuff.

Win users just EXSPECT a SETUP.EXE! :-D


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Klaus

SteveFI
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Re: Opening documents from the desktop

Post by SteveFI » Fri May 14, 2021 8:34 pm

Thanks again! :D

Steve

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