[flexcoders] Accessing *other* browser plugins from Flash
Hi, I have access to some powerful C++ functionality. Porting this to ActionScript is not an option. However, it looks like I could create a browser plugin that would wrap the C++ code. I am looking for pointers, caveats or advice on how to proceed. The obvious question is: can a .swf call out to another browser plugin or is this prevented by the security sandbox of all browsers? And the followup: if this is possible, how? Thanks in advance! -Eric
RE: [flexcoders] Accessing *other* browser plugins from Flash
You can explicitly allow swf scripting in the html wrapper. It might take bit to get the security side handled, but it is doable. You would actually control/communicate with the other objects by scripting them using javascript and ExternalInterface. Tracy From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Cooper Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 3:05 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Accessing *other* browser plugins from Flash Hi, I have access to some powerful C++ functionality. Porting this to ActionScript is not an option. However, it looks like I could create a browser plugin that would wrap the C++ code. I am looking for pointers, caveats or advice on how to proceed. The obvious question is: can a .swf call out to another browser plugin or is this prevented by the security sandbox of all browsers? And the followup: if this is possible, how? Thanks in advance! -Eric
Re: [flexcoders] Accessing *other* browser plugins from Flash
Why not embed Player inside your a C++ app and bypass the browser entirely? On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Tracy Spratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can explicitly allow swf scripting in the html wrapper. It might take bit to get the security side handled, but it is doable. You would actually control/communicate with the other objects by scripting them using javascript and ExternalInterface. Tracy -- *From:* flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Eric Cooper *Sent:* Tuesday, October 14, 2008 3:05 PM *To:* flexcoders@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* [flexcoders] Accessing *other* browser plugins from Flash Hi, I have access to some powerful C++ functionality. Porting this to ActionScript is not an option. However, it looks like I could create a browser plugin that would wrap the C++ code. I am looking for pointers, caveats or advice on how to proceed. The obvious question is: can a .swf call out to another browser plugin or is this prevented by the security sandbox of all browsers? And the followup: if this is possible, how? Thanks in advance! -Eric -- Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee. Like the cut of my jib? Check out my Flex blog! :: Josh 'G-Funk' McDonald :: 0437 221 380 :: [EMAIL PROTECTED] :: http://flex.joshmcdonald.info/
RE: [flexcoders] Accessing *other* browser plugins from Flash
Now *that's* thinking outside the box! Tracy From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Josh McDonald Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 6:02 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [flexcoders] Accessing *other* browser plugins from Flash Why not embed Player inside your a C++ app and bypass the browser entirely? On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 5:39 AM, Tracy Spratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can explicitly allow swf scripting in the html wrapper. It might take bit to get the security side handled, but it is doable. You would actually control/communicate with the other objects by scripting them using javascript and ExternalInterface. Tracy From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com mailto:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com mailto:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Eric Cooper Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 3:05 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com mailto:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Accessing *other* browser plugins from Flash Hi, I have access to some powerful C++ functionality. Porting this to ActionScript is not an option. However, it looks like I could create a browser plugin that would wrap the C++ code. I am looking for pointers, caveats or advice on how to proceed. The obvious question is: can a .swf call out to another browser plugin or is this prevented by the security sandbox of all browsers? And the followup: if this is possible, how? Thanks in advance! -Eric -- Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee. Like the cut of my jib? Check out my Flex blog! :: Josh 'G-Funk' McDonald :: 0437 221 380 :: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] :: http://flex.joshmcdonald.info/ http://flex.joshmcdonald.info/
