Open a local application from WebDirect

[Gilbert13]

Hi -

I need to run a VBScript located on my computer from a WebDirect section. Is this possible?

 

[Kris M]

One common way of firing OS level commands from FM is the Send Event script step. Unfortunately it's not webdirect compatible.

I think you might be able to leverage a plug in or javascript http://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/2014/04/getting-started-javascript-and-filemaker 

You could also imbed the vbs script inside a text field, export the record with the vbscript in it as a .vbs file and Automatically Open the file it will cause the OS to fire the script.

never done it myself but know its possible

Edited June 13, 2015 by Kris M

[Wim Decorte]

Nope.  The sandboxing that is built in browsers is all about NOT allowing this...  If it would work it would be a huge attack vector.

[Gilbert13]

It is very difficult to find a way to integrate WebDirect and Wacom signature pad so I divided the process into steps:

 

1.  I must find a way to open the get signature application directly from WebDirect to capture signatures on a Wacom STU 300 signature pad  (Pending)

 

2.  I develop an application that captures the signature and save the image to the local computer (Ok)

 

3.  Using the Insert File script step in WebDirect I import the image directly to a container field without user intervention (Ok)

 

Thank you very much to all for helping me with this challenge.