run: why dont this work?

[vergro]

here is my code:

Run("Protell3.exe", "C\DOWN", @SW_MAXIMIZE)

And i get the following error:

[Generator]

Try

ShellExecute()

[Nahuel]

Try this:

Run("C\DOWN\Protell3.exe", "C\DOWN", @SW_MAXIMIZE)

[JustinReno]

C\DOWNoÝ÷ Ù«­¢+ÙèÀäÈí=]

[herewasplato]

Run("C:\DOWN\Protell3.exe", "C:\DOWN", @SW_MAXIMIZE)

...but to answer the OP's question:

The working directory parameter does not function as the path to the executable.

You must specify the complete path

or

the program must be in the OS PATH environment variable.

[Nahuel]

C\DOWNoÝ÷ Ù«­¢+ÙèÀäÈí=]

Ah, sorry. That's what happens when you copy and paste...

[vergro]

Try Run("C\DOWN\Protell3.exe", "C\DOWN", @SW_MAXIMIZE)

this worked but also needed the ":" in C:\

doh!

wow you guys are very prompt and helpful, thank you! i'm sure i will be back again soon with more noob problems

Edited November 20, 2007 by vergro