Running DOS Programs in C++Builder3

[Royt]

Hello everybody<br>
<br>
I am running a DOS program within a C++Builder program - GZIP to unzip a bunch of SCO Unix compressed files. Following a recent thread in VB, I execute GZIP via a BAT file. My problem is that 'Close on exit' works fine but run in a Minimized Window is ignored - any suggestions would be gratefully received. Is there a way of hiding the DOS window completely?<br>
<br>
Also I have suddenly started to get 'Runtime error 216'<br>
when closing the IDE. It does not appear to depend on what programs I have opened/run.<br>
<br>
Regards<br>
<br>
Roy Thomas<br>

 

[2ffat]

Royt,<br>
<br>
I don't know if this will help you or not but there is a FAQ at <A HREF="

http://www.bcbdev.com"

TARGET="_new">

http://www.bcbdev.com</A>

. One talks about starting a program minimized and another about hiding a program. What I don't know is if these will apply to your DOS window or not. But give it a try.<br>
<p>James P. Cottingham<br><a href=mailto:main@ivcusa.com>main@ivcusa.com</a><br><a href=

http://www.ivcusa.com>International

Veneer Co., Inc.</a><br>All opinions are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer.

 

[Royt]

Thanks James,<br>
<br>
I am now downloading the faqs.<br>
<br>
There is an faq at Borland, but it hides the window application, which I don't want.<br>
<br>
w.r.t. 'Runtime error 216' there is a fix in the Borland faqs which works fine.<br>
<br>
Regards<br>
<br>
Roy Thomas<br>