Calling of EXE files

[jabond007]

Hello

I need to call EXE. files in my program. I am right now using the SHELL command. But everytime i call it a new instance is created. My query is
a) How do i have control over EXE files.
b) how do i ensure that multiple instances are not created. I have tried my app.previnstance..it didnt work

Any help on calling of EXE's would be helpful.

Regards

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[MikeLacey]

Hi,

q1 What kind of control would you like?

q2 Do you mean that you want your VB program to halt until the .exe finishes? [sig]<p>Mike<br><a href=mailto:michael.j.lacey@ntlworld.com>michael.j.lacey@ntlworld.com</a><br><a href=

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[jabond007]

Yes i need the VB program to halt.

This exe file i am calling has only the windows icons for min, max and exit. This exe is a wrapper around a legacy system. it is the login screen. It also has the logout button.
When i run the VB code this can be minimised.

I am trying to activate the logout on the exe application window through the logout menu item on my screen. Can i do it...I dont have the code for the exe..

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