Script for Containers???

[MrMims]

Is there a way I can create a script that will automatically open the file I have in a container? I am putting word documents and CAD Drawings into these containers and these are files I have already on my computer. All I seem to be able to do is Export the file, create a second copy, and then it opens. All I want to do is open the file from the container without having to save it again.

Thank you for the help

David

[Genx]

Export the contents to some temp directory and then open the file...

[mr_vodka]

Why not just use Send Event [] ?

[MrMims]

With the "Send Event" command, I see how I can make it open a certain Application, but how do I make it hope the document I have in the container with that application.

Thank you for the help

david

[mr_vodka]

Something like.

Set Variable $filePath [Path of Document]

Send Event ["Microsoft Word" "aevt" "odoc" "$filePath"]

Also if your files are set up as references link to the files in your container field, you can just use a simple Go to Field [ContainerField, select/perform]