Once you find how easy it is to run other programs you might want to have a look at User Menu by Christophe Barbier. I believe it is available from the Directions Tool crib.
It allows you to add very customizable menus to the menu bar which can do anything from open tab files, to run DOS batch files and open other programs. User menus is managed by a user editable .ini file. I don’t know what was handier than a shirt pocket before it came along, but UserMenus is handier :) I run DOS batch files that cause Access to do things, Open various Excel files which I use for reference etc. just to name a few. HTH Dave -----Original Message----- From: Alan Gunn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 9:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: MI-L Run Application Hey, me again. Is it possible to start another non-MI or non-MB application from a mapbasic application? For example, I want to have a button on my tool bar that will launch an access database outside of MI. I have tried a few things but all I get is "could not execute - program could not be run". Any hints? Thanks, Alan -- Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.1/104 - Release Date: 09/16/2005 -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.1/104 - Release Date: 09/16/2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 17911
