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Article #31212Re: APW Launching of DOS Executable Files
From: Brett Bixler
Date: Thu, 26 May 1994 12:55
Date: Thu, 26 May 1994 12:55
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>I am a recent user of APW. An important objective of my project is to launch a >variety of executable files--both DOS and Windows. Windows files seem OK, but >DOS files give me problems (specially when a group of DOS files are required >for program execution). > >I sense that Authorware for Windows is losing track of the subdirectory. In >parallel with my diligent reading of the APW manual, I would appreciate >suggestions. Have tried a variety of things, with mixed results. Can provide >more details once a discussion ensues. Thanks for your assistance. >Peter Rony >Department of Chemical Engineering >Virginia Tech >Blacksburg, VA 24061-0211 >Internet: RONY @ VTVM1.CC.VT.EDU >Bitnet: RONY @ VTVM1 >Fax: (703) 231-5022 >Phone at work: (703) 231-7658 Did you create a PIF file for your DOS programs? The Authorware Knowledge Base says this is required. Just a thought. Brett Bixler Instructional Designer Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy Penn State University 204 Calder Way, Ste. 209 Univ. Pk., PA 16801-4756 814-863-3777
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