Nov 20, 2002 #1 liviorem Technical User May 16, 2001 4 IT Is it possible to run an external program (Clipper compiled)with an Approach macro or script? Thanks Liviorem
Is it possible to run an external program (Clipper compiled)with an Approach macro or script? Thanks Liviorem
Nov 20, 2002 #2 paulbent Programmer Mar 4, 2002 1,071 GB Several ways, macro Open command, LotusScript Shell function or a Windows API function. There's a lot of information at http://www.xpertss.com. You need to register (free) and login. See the following folders and topics in the Approach section: FAQs - Fixes 1. Macro Open command fails when the filename contains spaces. FAQs - Tips & Techniques - Win32 API functions 1. ShellExecute 2. Pausing Approach until the shelled application closes 3. Re-activating Approach after the shelled app closes Paul Bent Northwind IT Systems http://www.northwindit.co.uk Upvote 0 Downvote
Several ways, macro Open command, LotusScript Shell function or a Windows API function. There's a lot of information at http://www.xpertss.com. You need to register (free) and login. See the following folders and topics in the Approach section: FAQs - Fixes 1. Macro Open command fails when the filename contains spaces. FAQs - Tips & Techniques - Win32 API functions 1. ShellExecute 2. Pausing Approach until the shelled application closes 3. Re-activating Approach after the shelled app closes Paul Bent Northwind IT Systems http://www.northwindit.co.uk