Simple ShellExecute Problem (really easy) [RESOLVED]

[rehto]

Hi,

I've been having trouble, and, being new to VB, I can't figure out how to simply load a new exe after the first exe is loaded. How do I do this? I've gathered that you have to use ShellExecute, but my searches on these boards and on google have only turned up variations of the code that don't seem to work too well.

For example, I run "A.exe". A.exe, when I click a button, will open "B.exe". This should be really easy for you guys...

Thanks.

[Bruce Fox]

Can you use (non API) Shell()?

Like: Shell(b.exe, vbNormalFocus)




Bruce.

[RhinoBull]

Are you asking how to shell external program from your own application or what ??? Unclear ...

In any case, here is a quick sample:

Private Sub Command1_Click()
    Shell "calc.exe", vbNormalFocus
End Sub

edit: Bruce, sorry for cross posting.

[Bruce Fox]

I screwed up anyway by including the brackets (used if using Call)

[rehto]

Thanks all,

RhinoBull's code was what I needed.

Now wasn't that easy? Sorry for wasting your time.

[RhinoBull]

Oh silly you, Bruce ...

[RhinoBull]

Originally posted by rehto
... Now wasn't that easy? Sorry for wasting your time.

It's easy enough when you know it ... Don't hesitate to ask as many questions as you need regardless.

Cheers