[AccessD] Launching a dos program from Access 97

Thanks Gustav

On 2/26/06, Gustav Brock <Gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:
>
> Hi Tim
>
> Just guessing ... create a batch file that will launch and run the
> application.
> You may need to use CD to make the folder of the app the current folder.
> When success with this, use Shell() to launch the batch file.
>
> If that fails, try with a shortcut or pif file.
> Also, you may try using Shell() with the START command. Type START /? on
> the command line for help on this.
>
> /gustav
>
> >>> boogieloogie at gmail.com 26-02-2006 22:23 >>>
> Hi Gustav
>
> I should have explained myself a bit better. The particular program will
> not
> fire by using
>
> Dim ProgLaunch
> ProgLaunch = Shell("C:\fmv\prethin.exe", 1) will crash it. For some reason
> certain files are not fired when starting this way. I have no access to
> the
> code nor the programmer of the dos program.
>
> Some how I have to fire c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe change to the fmv
> folder
> then launch prethin.exe from there.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim
>
> I have to launch it from within the dos window. I do not know how to do
> this
> On 2/25/06, Gustav Brock <Gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Tim
> >
> > Look up the Shell() function ... it is exactly for this purpose.
> >
> > Remember, if path contains spaces it must be wrapped in double-quotes,
> and
> > full filename must be used (.exe).
> >
> > /gustav
> >
> > >>> boogieloogie at gmail.com 25-02-2006 17:12 >>>
> > I have a client using an old DOS program called prethin.exe. It is in a
> > folder called fmv. I do not need to pass any variables to it. Just need
> it
> > to lauch after I feed data to the underlying dbf's. Is it possible to
> > launch
> > it with some vba code behind a button in Access 97? Anyone have a
> sample?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Tim
>
>
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