Run a non .exe file

[Radsam 0]

I need to run an associated file.

For example,

Run("C:\somefile.mex")

How can I do this?

[SlimShady 1]

Can you please use the search function first?

Thank you.

[erebus 1]

I need to run an associated file.

For example,

Run("C:\somefile.mex")

How can I do this?

The "Run" function supports only stand-alone executables (EXE, BAT, COM, PIF) - check the helpfile for more on this.

If you want to execute an assosiated file, you must also call its program in the same line. I.e.:

Run("notepad.exe myfile.txt")

Check the helpfile and you 'll understand..

Edited December 1, 2004 by erebus

[SlimShady 1]

1. This question has been asked 20 times before.

2. It's in the FAQ since forever

[Wolvereness 0]

Just an addition, it very IS possible to run a none-executable.

The catch is that you need the program _that it opens with_. In this style:

Run('"$programtopenwith" "$fullpathoffile"')

and example of this is for an .html file you need

Run('"iexplorer" "file.html"')

SOME PROGRAMS NEED ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS->check the registery for specifics on none-windows programs.

Edited December 2, 2004 by Wolvereness

[Guest shaun]

I need to run an associated file.

For example,

Run("C:\somefile.mex")

How can I do this?

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Let Windows decide which .exe to run by using the Windows START command...

Run(@COMSPEC & " /C START C:\somefile.mex")

[Chris_1013 0]

Also, try searching the forums for ShellExecute, someone has found a way to do this using DLLCall.