paths from Mac to Windows

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by PhilippeLA, Dec 14, 2011.

  1. PhilippeLA

    PhilippeLA Bit poster

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    Hi all,

    I have to set a path into Windows app preference pane to send data to a Mac app although I'm in a Windows app. How could I do this; I've tried many ways but the Mac app couldn't launch.
    First of all, can a Windows app open a Mac app or open files in an open Mac app?
    Then what is the right way to set the path; I tried mainly :
    Z:\Applications\myMacFolder\myMacApp
    and :
    psf//Z:\Applications\myMacFolder\myMacApp
    but it doesn't work; is my path scripting right?

    Thanks for your help

    Philippe
     
  2. strells

    strells Product Expert

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    Not sure exactly what you are trying to do, but have you added the Applications folder as a custom shared folder in your VM configuration?

    Sharing -> Custom Folders

    You can't run a Mac app in Windows. Maybe if you explain exactly what you are trying to do, it might help.

    Steve
     
  3. YanaYana

    YanaYana

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    I am not sure if it is possible cause app packages in Windows looks like usual folders with some content.
    But you can try the following way:
    enable all folders sharing from Configuration > Options > Sharing.
    use this path: \\psf\Host\Applications\application.app
     
  4. PhilippeLA

    PhilippeLA Bit poster

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    Hi Steve and Yanayana,

    Thanks for your responses. Yes indeed, sharing makes my Mac app folder to appear; it's an improvement... but Mac app refuses to launch, whatever I do with paths, so I drop it and make an export, then open it in Mac app. Not exactly what I wanted to do, but it works.

    Thanks for your help

    Philippe
     

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