Jump out to an external .exe file?
Oct 05, 2012
By
Uno Fors
Hi Folks, I have tried to insert a trigger that is supposed to jump out and start an external multimedia file XXX.exe. However, I seems like that Storyline just tries to DOWNLOAD that file, not start it. At least it displays that file in my Firefox Download folder, but does not start it. And even if I actually click on "Run" in that box, the focus is not on the correct folder on the disk so the .exe file cannot find all other files it needs.
So, how can I jump out to an external .exe file (if at all possible) and really be able to start that file (from the correct disk folder)???
Uno
9 Replies
Hi Uno,
If you'd like, we'd be happy to take a closer look at it. Please submit a case, including your .story file, using the link below so our support team can assist you further:
http://www.articulate.com/support/contact/submit.php
Thanks!
Browser security would prevent you playing a exe file, you cannot run an exe file from its source on a server, you would need to download it and the required files or point the exe file to look for the online files.
I just uploaded a .story file for your to test on. Hope you can find a way top help me out...
Yes, what Phil said. Your browser is an interpreter and cannot, itself, execute .exe files. So, the .exe would have to be downloaded first, then executed outside the browser.
Hi Peter,
Was there an update on this ?
I was hoping to run an XXX.exe (external app)_ to float a transparent "Help avartar" over the SL output?
If I outputted as a CD-ROM?
Thanks
Garry
On CD you should be able to get something working, you would definitely get a security error on in windows 7/8 machines this may not work at all
Hi Uno,
you may have to resort to using Javascript to do it.
I can not guarantee anything as I'm no javascript buff...
Cheers
Geert
function LaunchApp() {
if (!document.all) {
alert ("This ActiveXObject is only available for Internet Explorer");
return;
ws.Exec("D:\\Software\\youfile.exe");
Was there any update to this? It would be handy for me to be able to do now?
No update from Storyline, Alastair - but I'm not sure if folks are still subscribed here, as the post is a bit older - but you could always use the "contact me" button on a ELH users' profile to reach out to them directly!
Best of luck with your project!
This discussion is closed. You can start a new discussion or contact Articulate Support.