Open file with a specific application (Resolved)

[kevininpsu]

Currently I use ShellExecute to open files, which only works if the file extension is known by windows.

Problem: When the file extension is unknown I still want the file to be opened.

ShellExecute 0&, vbNullString, arrayfullpath(mn), vbNullString, vbNullString, 1

Would like to open with notepad or possibly a right click "open with..." menu.


Thanks, I appreciate any help!

[chemicalNova]

Not sure if I understand properly, but I think you want:

Shell "notepad C:\File.file"

You need double quotes around it if you have a filename with a space in it:

'1
Shell "notepad """C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\file.bla"""
 
'2
Shell "notepad " & Chr(34) & "C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\file.bla" & Chr(34)

I don't think bla is an extension for any program

Phreak

[kevininpsu]

Thanks Phreak, works well. I need a drink after reading the True False code in your signature. Peace.