Opening a file in default program from flash??

[Adrianb]

Does anyone know how i can link a button so that when i click a button it would open say, "essay.doc" in its default program (Word)??? IF ANY ONE COULD HELP I'D APPRECIATE IT.

thanks

[signifer123]

ok i just had the same problem with a powerpoint and www.flashgeek.com (http://www.flashgeek.com) has the anwser right here (http://www.flashgeek.com/tutorials/07_launchapp_01.htm)