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  1. Oct 14th, 2001, 01:36 PM #1
    alomax
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    Question 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.
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  2. Oct 14th, 2001, 01:39 PM #2
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    the ShellExecute() API will run a file with its associated program. This link points to an example.

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

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  3. Oct 14th, 2001, 02:50 PM #3
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    Yeah...Works a treat!

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

    A very quick solution.

    Ta very much Greg!

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