Question

I need to run a native program and retrieve the output in an Adobe AIR client side only application. I know that AIR does not allow access to native applications, so what is the best way to achieve this? I came across this solution which works on Windows, but I need something that works on Mac as well. I’d rather not have two separate solutions if possible. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I believe that Shu might be what you’re looking for. It costs money, but its an API and bundler for AIR applications that gives them additional functionality.

To quote their site:

Shu provides you the developer with a toolkit of commands to extend the system capabilities of your AIR application, features include, controlling external applications, opening external files, database connectivity and control, system path retrieval and screen capture functionality.

I believe that its cross platform as well.