Introduction

Explains how an application can open document files, other applications, and URLs.

Who Should Read This Document

This document is intended for all developers whose applications need to open other applications, open document files or URLs belonging to them, or display files or URLs on the screen in a manner similar to the Finder. For more detailed information on the Launch Services API, see the related document Launch Services Reference , which provides a comprehensive description of Launch Services functions, data types, constants, and result codes.

Organization of This Document

This document has the following chapters:

Launch Services Concepts presents the conceptual ideas underlying the Launch Services API, from the standpoint of both the developer and the user.

Launch Services Tasks tells how to use Launch Services to perform common tasks in your application.

Glossary defines various terms relating to Launch Services and its operations.