Running non-exe files from VB

I am presently writing a small utility app for dealing with Microsoft Data Link(.udl) files. I would like the app to run such a file to open it for editing by the user.

Now I know the Shell command runs .exe files, but is there a way of opening a non-exe file like the .udl?

If anyone can shed some light on this problem, I would be really grateful.:confused:

the ShellExecute() API will run a file with its associated program. This link points to an example.

http://freevbcode.com/ShowCode.Asp?ID=2443

Greg

Yeah...Works a treat!

I wondered whether I would have to use API in the end.

A very quick solution.

Ta very much Greg!

:)