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by john.verchota

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I am just learning Java.
I would like to write a Java applet(?) that can be invoked by my own custom button on an IE toolbar. It's purpose would be to paste pre-defined text into the current location on a data entry field on the current page.
Based upon what I have seen in various freeware, I believe this can be done.

But I do not know where to find the IE documentation on how to do this, particularly in Java. A sample of similar code would be great.

If you have experience in this, please post an answer including the exact URL(s) to doc and/or sample code. Please do not post answers listing hardcopy books unless you have already attempted something like this & found that to be the only source of help.

I am expecting that thishas been done before & that it will be fairly easy given a sample of similar functionality.

Thank you.

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by fred07

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by john.verchota

Please be more specific.
I found a number of E-newsletter categories, but nothing on Java.
Is this in a premium area ?

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by john.verchota

This is not quite what I was looking for but it should be helpful in the long run. So ( I think ) I am splitting the points with another answer.

by madestroitsolutions

What you are trying to do has a name. Its called a "broswer helper object". I have never seen one made in Java though. I made one myself sometime ago. It runs within the context of Microsoft Explorer. In order for it to work, it has to be an in-procserver, implement the IObjectWithSite interface and be registered as a browser helper object. Have you ever seen the "Gator Login Helper"?
Anyways, I know it can be done in C++ and VB. If you want to learn more about that, you can visit this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;179230

Good luck, and if you have any questions, dont hesitate to write at: juanja01@optonline.net

by john.verchota

This is not quite what I was looking for but it should be helpful in the long run. So ( I think ) I am splitting the points with another answer.

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