Runs an executable Windows program
ret = Shell (commandstring, style)
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Integer, output |
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0 = OK |
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Non zero = Error |
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commandstring |
String, input |
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This is the name of the program to execute along with any command line parameters. |
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style |
Integer, input |
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This parameter determines window style and focus of the program’s window when it is executed and initially displayed. |
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1,5,9 = normal with focus 2 = minimized with focus 3 = maximized with focus 4,8 = normal without focus 6,7 = minimized without focus |
This is a VBScript command.
Example
Sub ZMain()
ret = Shell ("notepad.exe", 3)
End Sub