Open Computer programs using visual basic code and other

[LWadey]

I want to know how to open other programs on the computer using visual basic. ive been trying to code it but i cant figure it out. Open "c:\" isnt working i dont know how to get it to. Also i want to know how to save a user input like a high score everytime the program is opened untill a new high score is there. Thank you help please
LWadey

 

[vb5prgrmr]

Look in help for Shell, ShellExecute, and ShellExecuteEx.

Search this site in your forums for the past 3 months. You will find plenty of examples.

Good Luck

 

[johnwm]

For High Score look into SaveSettings and GetSettings.

They have been covered in this forum sevearl times, or try VBHelp. Let me know if this helps
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[BentonEquip]

A simple way to open a program is as follows:

variable = shell("c:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe",vbMaximized)

or, if you want to go ahead a pass a specific url or file to it:

variable = shell("c:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe

http://www.aol.com",vbmaximized)

Hope that helps.

 

[LWadey]

BentonEquip
that variable shell thing works for internet explorer, thanks that was helpful but what about other things on the computer like c drive or just any folder. it just doesnt work. Help thanks
LWadey

 

[LWadey]

johnwm
where and how would i use that getsettings and savesettings. i tried several things and still couldnt figure it out. thanks
LWadey

 

[johnwm]

Just open VBHelp, Index tab, and type in GetSetting - full instructions and example code! Let me know if this helps
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If you want to get the best response to a question, please check out FAQ222-2244 first

'There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary, and those who don't.'