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  1. #1
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    Grin Q with detect acrobat and reader

    hi guys

    I come from Taiwan and have some Q with detect Acrobat&reader
    first, sorry about my English is very pool ops

    here is my Q:

    as I know when I need to detect PDF >>File.GetDefaultViewer ("pdf")
    and I don't know what's different between check or uncheck "Dependencies" options.

    what happen when I check the option?

    if I need to detect Acrobat installed or not, should I check the option?
    and the decect code must write in "on Preload" or "on Show"?

    I found some example in this forum
    Acrobat Version Checking Script
    but I don't know how to use or import these code to AMS5
    these code looks doesn't like lua
    How to use these code
    finally

    could somebody tell me, How to write the detect code?

    example like : if ..... then.... else
    Last edited by lorenhsu1128; 04-19-2004 at 04:03 AM.

  2. #2
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    Huh? I know my english is very pool

    Could somebody help me plz~~
    I really need your help

  3. #3
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    Assuming that you have the latest version of AMS (5.0.0.4), just go to "Project" on your menu and select "Dependencies" and in there you'll find the Acrobat Reader Requirement option. This will be plenty for checking the latest Reader and if not detected, it will direct them to Adobe's website for download - it's all done for you

    If you're talking distributing the Reader with your app, this is another whole new Ball Game; lots to consider.

    HTH.

  4. #4
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    Smile Thank you Rhosk

    thank you Rhosk :razz
    the function you say I already done.
    In my case, I need detect the acrobat and if not installed, the autorun will install acrobat reader automatic.
    porblem is when I turn on the detect function, just like you say~~
    the autorun just redirect to the acrobat reader web page.
    how to install acrobat by autorun by it self

  5. #5
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    Well,in the same dependency dialog where it says below "Download/Install Link", just put the path to the Reader install to the appropriate folder.

    Ex, "Autoplay\\AdobeReader\\InstallAdobeReader.exe "

    Probably not the exact filenames, but this will work. I think the Adobe Reader is dependent on a certain path for the install to take place (haven't done this since Version 4). I just tested it with a Flash Player Install and it worked perfect.

    Note: Just make sure you get the licensing issues worked out first. It's totally free, but you must go thru the process. Good luck!!

  6. #6
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    Smile Thank you Rhosk

    as you say~
    the problem I already done.
    thank you and thank you again

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