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brt
open(); problem!
May 7th, 2010, 6:32am  
hey I'm bulding an app and i wanted it to open other apps so I'm using tge open("appname.app);

the first problem i encountered was the directory... i couldn't make it work unless it was on the Applications folder ( I'm on a mac)

the second problem is when i'm in a main app opening other app the new app's window stays "behind" the main app. Is there anyway to make it open "in front" of the main app?
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brt
Re: open(); problem!
Reply #1 - May 7th, 2010, 9:50am  
anyone? pleaseeee  Undecided
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brt
Re: open(); problem!
Reply #2 - May 7th, 2010, 1:51pm  
so... on the apps that are going to be opened i put the code Code:
setAlwaysOnTop();

and they came to top but they don't respond to the TUIO touches... while if i open one only they do!

Can't it be two windows using the same library opened at the same time?
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brt
Re: open(); problem!
Reply #3 - May 8th, 2010, 6:54am  
still no one?  :s
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jeffg
Re: open(); problem!
Reply #4 - May 8th, 2010, 12:43pm  
Not sure I fully understand your question.
You may want to put quotes in your path.. not sure if it is needed on the mac but I know it does with windows "\"".  Otherwise, if you have a path with a space in it, it will not work.  Also consider the exec() command.

As far as bringing the window to the front, not sure about that one.  It should open in front, unless your in some present / full-screen mode.  The set on top may work as you suggest, also consider the setFocus commands as it seems your having a problem gaining focus, even after on top.
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brt
Re: open(); problem!
Reply #5 - May 9th, 2010, 10:24am  
i have! in the app that opens i have
Code:
setVisible(true);
frame.toFront();
frame.setFocusable(true);
frame.setFocusableWindowState(true);
frame.requestFocus();

and nothing :s
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brt
Re: open(); problem!
Reply #6 - May 9th, 2010, 10:29am  
is there anyway to get focus from the library?
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