Open Document or File using Default Viewer

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The AutoRun can launch a file. The file will be opened using its default viewer.
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To launch a file:
1.     Press the Browse button and select the file to be launched.
2.     See Sure Run (Viewers) for an explanation of AutoRun Architect automatic viewer installation feature.
3.     Set any desired options.
  
Option
Description
Maximize window
Select this check box if you want the launched file to open in a window opened to full screen.
Wait for launched program to exit before continuing
Select this check box if you want the AutoRun to wait for the launched application to exit before the AutoRun continues.

Advanced Options
In order to view the advanced options for this action you need to be in Advanced mode. See Working with Modes (Standard/Advanced)  for mode information on switching modes.

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In order to create a more dynamic AutoRun you can read the filename for the document to open from the registry. This could be used to open a document that you install in a previous step from the AutoRun.
1.     Enter the Registry key in the edit box.
2.     Enter the Value name in the edit box.
When the AutoRun executes the name of the document that should be opened is read from the specified location in the registry.

Related Topics
Working with Modes (Standard/Advanced)
Adding Actions
AutoRun Menu Wizard
Silent AutoRun Wizard
Quickie Silent AutoRun Wizard