Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication

[superabe]

Thanks for all the replies.   The app in question is a desktop app that serves up map images. Central is not an option because the Flex appp needs to have its own branded UI.   The local connection approach is probably most suited to this case.   superabe   ----- Original Message ----- From: JesterXL To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication What kind of app do you want to talk to on the machine?   ----- Original Message ----- From: superabe To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 6:48 PM Subject: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication Hello list,   I know Flex excels at communicating with server-side data sources. Is there any way for a flex app to communicate with a desktop application installed on the same machine as where the app is being viewed (in a controlled kiosk environment for e.g.)   TIA,   superabe -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com SPONSORED LINKS Computer software testing Macromedia flex Development Software developer -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com SPONSORED LINKS Computer software testing Macromedia flex Development Software developer YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "flexcoders" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.