execute external program

pucker22 · Post by **pucker22** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:57 am

Is runrev capable of executing a .exe file?

For example, when the user clicks the button the file c:/windows/notepad.exe is opened?

If so, can someone give me a example code?

Thank you!

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:45 am

Pucker:

put "start '' 'c:/windows/notepad.exe'" into myShell
replace "'" with quote in myShell
get shell(myShell)

Best,

Mark

Klaus · Post by **Klaus** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:37 am

Hi pucker22,

or a bit shorter

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launch "c:/windows/notepad.exe"
...

Check the docs for more info about "launch".

Best

Klaus

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:24 pm

Hi Klaus,

I always use the shell function, because the launch command is subject to change and doesn't work correctly in quite a few releases.

Best,

Mark

Klaus · Post by **Klaus** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:08 pm

Dag Mark,

AHA! Good to know!
Thanks for the hint, will also switch to "shell"

Best

Klaus

paul_gr · Post by **paul_gr** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:22 pm

If using the shell function you will probably want to use
set the hideConsoleWindows to true
to stop the console window flashing on and off before the exe is called.

Paul