Launching an external file

[JRW]

Folks,

I'm not sure if this is the right place to start, but there are sure lots of good answers here.

**warning newbie programing question**

I have been tasked with creating a plug-in for filemaker who's single task it is, is to launch a file (ultimately a Java applet).

Yes, I am aware someone has done this with Launch it and I have tested this, but it seems over-kill at this point. I'm up for a small challenge.

I've grabbed the 24U FM Template & compiled it in CodeWarrior 8.3 on a Mac (OS X.4). I've been successful with the version test sample & passing back & forth the path to a file. (Who knew this could be so easy)

My question now is, what is the "C" procedure call to "open" or "launch" a file given a path (on a Mac, they tell me the equivalent on a PC is system())? I'm not familiar with either.

I've found the following (within the codewarrior reference manuals)

int open (const char *path, int oflag);

#include

But have been unable to get it to link (undefined symbol _open).

Is this the correct call or should I be looking else where?

Appreciate any thoughts.

JRW

[JRW]

Ok, found the right proecdure.

Just need to figure out how to link it.

JRW