open a file with its default programme

Question

In my application I want to open some files with the correct default programmes, like .doc file should be open with WORD and .psd files should be opened with Photoshop if it is installed, and this should be done under html or java script.

Please tell me how to do it.

Answer 1

There is no way for you to choose which application will be used to open your files with javascript...It just doesn't have that power.

Answer 2

Browsers typically don't have access to the computer's filesystem for security reasons. If you know the exact path to a file you can point the browser at it using a file: URI, e.g.

file:///C:/path/to/file.ext

You may also be able to do this with a plugin, eg ActiveX, however I am unsure as to what security measures that would have.