> but how do i check whether the user actually has acrobat reader installed so > i can annoy him with a "sorry, you need to install acrobat reader first" > alert? essentially i need a > check if reader is installed > if yes > open document > if no > put out an alert > > it's not do-able without an xtra, right? please help.
BuddyAPI is an option (and it's free if you're only using that one function) - BAFindApp() is the function. [To remove yourself from this list, or to change to digest mode, go to http://www.penworks.com/lingo-l.cgi To post messages to the list, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Problems, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Lingo-L is for learning and helping with programming Lingo. Thanks!]