The code below will open an Edit program and Paste the selected image into it
VB Code:
Public SelectedFile as String
Dim OpenFile As String
Dim ReturnValue
Clipboard.Clear ' Clear Clipboard.
Clipboard.SetData LoadPicture(SelectedFile) ' Get bitmap.
Me.WindowState = 1 'Minimize The program
OpenFile = (frmOptions.txtEditPath.Text) 'Get the path and name of the program for edit
ReturnValue = Shell(OpenFile, vbNormalFocus) 'Shell the program to open and give it focus
AppActivate ReturnValue ' Activate the Program
SendKeys "^{v}", True 'Sends the key strokes Ctl+v to the Edit program the v must be lower case
Where 'SelectedFile' is the path as a 'String' to the image file you wish to edit.
Works with VB6 Running Xp Pro and Paint Shop Pro