How can I start the command prompt...

[killer_cobra]

Hi,
Just wondering if there is a way to start the command prompt (cmd.exe, Win2K), input a command with switches (-a, /s, etc.) and execute it from my program?
It would also be a big help if there was a way to keep the window open. (The results of the command appear in the window of cmd.exe, but it will close if done from the RUN applet.) My program is a front end to a Console application.

I have given myself a headache trying to figure it out, so any help is VERY much appreciated!!

Thanks,
Scott

[ciler]

Just use the Shell command
But the window won't stay open after the end of the process

Shell MyPrompt,Constant
where MyPrompt is a string containing your command line
ex : "c:\program files\MyDosApp\MyDosApp.exe -a -b -c"
You will be prompted the possible values for Constant after typing the ,

or use
Dim dummy as long
dummy=Shell(MyPrompt,Constant)

This works the same, I don't know the difference

BTW, I also give myself headaches trying to make a graphical interface

[Michael Woolsey]

Actully shell doesn't have to return anything if you aren't concerned if it was a successful load or not...

You could do:

Shell "c:\windows\notepad.exe", vbNormalFocus

Michael