>Never thought it was possible, so i'm very keen to see "how".
Many ways :), some are... - LocalConnection - XMLSocket I wrote a Flash application in past, which used to communicate with MS Outlook and MS Excel. It was kind of experiment after someone on flashcoders asked about it.. If you are working for intranet applications, these things(custom ActiveX, standalone apps etc) are possible and easy.. BTW! Looking for Ted's experiment and his python socket server :) -abdul -----Original Message----- From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Barnes Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 3:37 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication That's for sure, as i can just see the Director of Finance @ my work drool at the ability to transmit data from FLEX to his annoying Excel spreedsheet(s) and vice versa. Never thought it was possible, so i'm very keen to see "how". On 7/7/05, Alistair McLeod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Hi Ted, > > > > I'm sure everyone on this list is interested in seeing Flex implementations, > so please do let us know when you've got something to show us. > > > > Cheers, > > > > Ali > > > > > -- > > Alistair McLeod > > Development Director > > iteration::two > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Office: +44 (0)131 338 6108 > > > > This e-mail and any associated attachments transmitted with it may contain > confidential information and must not be copied, or disclosed, or used by > anyone other than the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended > recipient(s) please destroy this e-mail, and any copies of it, immediately. > > > > Please also note that while software systems have been used to try to ensure > that this e-mail has been swept for viruses, iteration::two do not accept > responsibility for any damage or loss caused in respect of any viruses > transmitted by the e-mail. Please ensure your own checks are carried out > before any attachments are opened. > > ________________________________ > > > From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Theodore E Patrick > Sent: 06 July 2005 16:50 > To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication > > > > Abdul, > > > > I have not been busier. Flex/Flash application use is growing big time. > > > > I will be very interested to see Flexcoder reaction to our new product. If > noone objects(?), I would like love to announce the product Beta on > Flexcoders. > > > > I am not sure what the Flexcoder list policy is regarding product/beta > announcements? > > > > More to come! > > > > Ted ;) > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Abdul Qabiz > Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 11:27 AM > To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication > > > > Yeah XMLSocket is always a good option. > > > > Ted, looks like you are doing kick-ass stuff ;) > > > > -abdul > > > ________________________________ > > > From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Theodore E Patrick > Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 8:52 PM > To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication > > Actually I am working on one right now for my new company. I am using > XMLSocket to connect to a locally running server combined with data pulled > from remote webservices. It is very easy to integrate just about any feature > you need as the local server can provide file system access and provides > seamless read/write into the application. > > > > FLEXSWF <> HTTP <> LocalServer > > FLEXSWF <> XMLSocket <> LocalServer > > FLEXSWF <> WS <> RemoteServer > > > > I shipped a custom XMLSocket server last month for a Kiosk installation for > Flash integration. The server provided media conversion for SWF display, > PNG/JPG/GIF/AnimatedGIF/WMA/RM all running through a Flash UI. Additionally > we integrated with an MSR (CC Reader) on the IBM AnyPlace Kiosk which pushed > the CC value into Flash as an event. > > > > The other option is diving into Central. Using FileReference and > FileReferenceList, you can read, write, upload download files as needed. > > > > All are good options but it depends on what you need. Having been down the > kiosk path as recently as last week, using a custom XMLSocket/HTTP server is > a very solid solution although I think I stand alone in this effort. > > > > Actually if all goes well my new company will have a public beta of a FlexUI > & Custom Server for download within a weeks time. :) > > > > Ted ;) > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of superabe > Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 6:48 PM > To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com > 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 > > > > > > -- > 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 > > > > ________________________________ > YAHOO! 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