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Boo
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Thanks for the help from the UK.

The execute file command now calls the defined program (notepad.exe), but doesn't return to the program containing the execute file command (test.exe).

Being specific, my main program (test.exe) contains this command: execute file "notepad.exe","","c:windows",1

(test.exe) executes the execute file command correctly, transfers control and activates (notepad.exe), but the optional "flag" set in the execute file command should serve as a "wait until completion" of notepad.exe and cause a return to (test.exe) after closing of the notepad.exe. It doesn't, the computer just returns to the Windows XP desktop, with a menubar icon indicating the "test.exe" is still active.

Thanks for your patience.
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MrNick
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Posted: 8th Mar 2004 21:40 Edited at: 8th Mar 2004 21:51
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i heard that a db program auto terminates when there is a paramiter mismatch or a syntax error in it.
your code:



Might have an error in "c:windows" ("and i said might") you might want to change it to "c:\windows\" but i'm not sure


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MrNick
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Posted: 9th Mar 2004 17:26
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never mind... I fingered it out.
When your program performs the command, it reaches the end and then it terminates.
So I suggest you change your code to:


And tell me if you have problems


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Boo
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MrNick:

Thanks. I'll try it.
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Boo
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MrNick - It works. Thanks
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I am having the same problem....I tried your code but it dosn't send me back to the main screen. Only terminates the application.

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Boo
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IzzY:

Try this . . .

execute file "notepad.exe","","c:\windows",1
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