RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
The nice aspect of a local server (HTTP/XMLSocket) for integration is that you can interact with Flex applications in the browser cleanly within the security sandbox of the player. So long as the crossdomain.xml files are in place and valid, you can have Flex integrate with a local server without issue from a public website or intranet. FlexUI <> mx:Loader <> Local HTTP Server <> Local System FlexUI <> XMLSocket <> Local XMLSocket Server <> Local System In our case, we are licensing, installing, and configuring software via a Flex UI through a desktop "Service". Within Flash, FlexBuilder, Eclipse(Zorn), Browsers, and Standalone Players, we can license, install, and configure software to the local file system securely. All content is distributed in a signed format that can be tested for authenticity within the "Service" before installation occurs. We shipped Beta 1 of the "Service" internally yesterday on WIN (OSX soon). We are about a week from announcing and the public beta will proceed afterwards. I will make sure to push the announcement onto Flexcoders a day in advance. There is nothing like a great example. Ted ;) > >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 -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
>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 &
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@yahoo
RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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 Ma
RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
Actually using socket loads of things can be done. People talk about Flex and MS Excel communication, someone can write some VBA code(using WinSock) in excel user form and my flex apps can communicate with Excel using XMLSocket. Same can happen for any application... -abdul -Original Message- From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darron J. Schall Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 5:05 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication > > 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.) Look into using the XMLSocket class. You can write a desktop application that opens up a socket connection on a specific port, and then have the Flex app try connecting on the same port. See XMLSocket here: http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flex/15/flex_docs_en/wwhelp/wwhimpl/commo n/html/wwhelp.htm?context=Flex_Documentation&file=1919.htm .. and where the host would be "localhost" or 127.0.0.1. -d -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
> > 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.) Look into using the XMLSocket class. You can write a desktop application that opens up a socket connection on a specific port, and then have the Flex app try connecting on the same port. See XMLSocket here: http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flex/15/flex_docs_en/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm?context=Flex_Documentation&file=1919.htm .. and where the host would be "localhost" or 127.0.0.1. -d -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
It sounds seriously cool, and I, for one, will be upset if you fail to post it! Tracy From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Theodore E Patrick Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 11:50 AM 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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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! 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.
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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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 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.
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 PatrickSent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 8:52 PMTo: flexcoders@yahoogroups.comSubject: 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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of superabeSent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 6:48 PMTo: flexcoders@yahoogroups.comSubject: [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 ListFAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txtSearch Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com --Flexcoders Mailing ListFAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txtSearch 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 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.
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:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] 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 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.
Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
superabe wrote: > 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. > No one has mentioned XMLSocket yet. Embedding the Active-X and using LocalConnection is a lot of work to go through. It'd be much easier to write a simple Socket server to run locally on some port (you can do this in like 20 lines of C# / Java code, prolly 4 lines of python code). Then, use the XMLSocket class in flash to connect to "localhost" on the port. Then, via the xml socket connection, you can send xml packet from the .swf to the "server running on the local computer" and have that server perform "desktop-like" actions based on what the message was. -d -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
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 ListFAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txtSearch Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com --Flexcoders Mailing ListFAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txtSearch 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.
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 ListFAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txtSearch 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 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.
RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
What about embedding the Flex application in Macromedia Central? Philippe Maegerman From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tracy SprattSent: mercredi 6 juillet 2005 3:13To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.comSubject: RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication Further, A Flex client app can communicate up to its host Browser, inseveral ways. So, if you can put an activeX control, or a signedapplet, or some other sandbox breaker into your html host page, you cancommunicate with it fairly easily.Tracy-Original Message-From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] OnBehalf Of John DowdellSent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 8:01 PMTo: flexcoders@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop applicationcommunicationsuperabe wrote:> I know Flex excels at communicating with server-side data sources.> Is there any way for a flex app to communicate with a desktopapplication installed on the same machine as where the app is beingviewed (in a controlled kiosk environment for e.g.)Key concept: You may develop a SWF in any of several ways, but this fileruns within the Macromedia Flash Player, usually (but not necessarily) in a browser.So this becomes: Can plugins in browsers invoke executable code on the desktop? The answer to this is "Not usually, because of the severe security risks this implies" -- document browsers are designed to promiscuously visit site after site after site, so there is great risk in letting things on your hard drive invisibly execute.I don't know what type of communication you're seeking -- data exchange,switch of focus, one-way web service -- there could be ways to achieve the goal, depending on just what that goal was.Sorry I don't have a useful "here ya go!" answer, but the above is the background towards finding it.jd-- John Dowdell . Macromedia Developer Support . San Francisco CA USAWeblog: http://www.macromedia.com/go/blog_jdAggregator: http://www.macromedia.com/go/weblogsTechnotes: http://www.macromedia.com/support/Spam killed my private email -- public record is best, thanks.--Flexcoders Mailing ListFAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txtSearch Archives:http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links--Flexcoders Mailing ListFAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txtSearch 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 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. --**STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY** This e-mail and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. If you have received this email in error please send it back to the person that sent it to you. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of author and do not necessarily represent those the Emakina Company. Unauthorized publication, use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email and its associated attachments is strictly prohibited. We also inform you that we have checked that this message does not contain any virus but we decline any responsability in case of any damage caused by an a non detected virus.--
RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
Yes it can. I have answered similar questions in past, so you can also search archives. A straight forward way could be communication using LocalConnection API. Embed a flash movie in desktop application, now your flex app can communicate with that flash movie using LocalConnection. Flex App <---LocalConnection--> Embedded Flash application <---FSCommand> Desktop Application In this case, you will be required to write a desktop application that embeds a flash movie. And also write the necessary LocalConnection code... As JD said, there is no "here you go" method, above is just a technique... -abdul From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of superabeSent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 4:18 AMTo: flexcoders@yahoogroups.comSubject: [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 ListFAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txtSearch 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 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.
RE: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
Further, A Flex client app can communicate up to its host Browser, in several ways. So, if you can put an activeX control, or a signed applet, or some other sandbox breaker into your html host page, you can communicate with it fairly easily. Tracy -Original Message- From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Dowdell Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 8:01 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication superabe wrote: > 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.) Key concept: You may develop a SWF in any of several ways, but this file runs within the Macromedia Flash Player, usually (but not necessarily) in a browser. So this becomes: Can plugins in browsers invoke executable code on the desktop? The answer to this is "Not usually, because of the severe security risks this implies" -- document browsers are designed to promiscuously visit site after site after site, so there is great risk in letting things on your hard drive invisibly execute. I don't know what type of communication you're seeking -- data exchange, switch of focus, one-way web service -- there could be ways to achieve the goal, depending on just what that goal was. Sorry I don't have a useful "here ya go!" answer, but the above is the background towards finding it. jd -- John Dowdell . Macromedia Developer Support . San Francisco CA USA Weblog: http://www.macromedia.com/go/blog_jd Aggregator: http://www.macromedia.com/go/weblogs Technotes: http://www.macromedia.com/support/ Spam killed my private email -- public record is best, thanks. -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [flexcoders] Flex & external desktop application communication
superabe wrote: > 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.) Key concept: You may develop a SWF in any of several ways, but this file runs within the Macromedia Flash Player, usually (but not necessarily) in a browser. So this becomes: Can plugins in browsers invoke executable code on the desktop? The answer to this is "Not usually, because of the severe security risks this implies" -- document browsers are designed to promiscuously visit site after site after site, so there is great risk in letting things on your hard drive invisibly execute. I don't know what type of communication you're seeking -- data exchange, switch of focus, one-way web service -- there could be ways to achieve the goal, depending on just what that goal was. Sorry I don't have a useful "here ya go!" answer, but the above is the background towards finding it. jd -- John Dowdell . Macromedia Developer Support . San Francisco CA USA Weblog: http://www.macromedia.com/go/blog_jd Aggregator: http://www.macromedia.com/go/weblogs Technotes: http://www.macromedia.com/support/ Spam killed my private email -- public record is best, thanks. -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
