Thank R:azzak, I was able to put together a utility using the Windows TaskLlist and TaskKill commands and it is a little involved but works. I need to look at the plugin you mentioned since it will likely simplify the process.
Javier, Javier Valencia, PE 913-915-3137 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of A. Razzak Memon Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 8:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [RBASE-L] - Re: Working with external applications Javier, The RInstanceCount plugin within the R:BASE Plugin Power Pack is available to return the number of running sessions for a given executable file. Syntax: PLUGIN RInstanceCount vResult|FileName.exe Where: vResult is the variable to return the integer value FileName.exe is the actual name and extension of the file, preceding with the full path Notes: Returned variable name and the value must be separated by a "|" pipe character. Example: Returns the total instances/sessions of RBGX5E.EXE. The variable vRBGX5ESessions will return the INTEGER value of RBGX5E.EXE sessions running on that particular workstation/server. PLUGIN RInstanceCount vRBGX5ESessions|C:\RBTI\RBGX5E\RBGX5E.EXE https://www.rbase.com/products/pluginpowerpack/intro.php Very Best R:egards, Razzak. R:BASE Technologies, Inc. https://www.rbase.com At 10:58 PM 10/9/2021, [email protected] wrote: >I have a situation where I use an external application that runs >performance models and the results are stored on an external database. >I am SCONNECTed to the external database and I have a form that is >used to generate reports from the external database. >I start the form as an MDI form and then LAUNCH the external >application so they run side bay side; so far so good. >Now, to exit the process I need to close the external application and >the MDI form individually. I would like to have a way to close both >processes in one step What I need is a way to monitor when the external >application is closed and then close the MDI form If I close the MDI >form first, I can always use the DOS/Windows Taskkill command from a >.BAT file and force the external application to close. I would prefer >to check if the external application is still running ,and if it is, >then use the Taskkill command. >I know there has been a number of new commands added in the last couple >of years and maybe there is one to check if an external program is >running. >Makes sense? Any ideas on a better way to do this? > >Javier, > >Javier Valencia, PE >913-915-3137 -- For group guidelines, visit http://www.rbase.com/support/usersgroup_guidelines.php --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBASE-L" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbase-l/0Le6X4-1n61sR1lGe-00pxLF%40mrelay.perfora.net. -- For group guidelines, visit http://www.rbase.com/support/usersgroup_guidelines.php --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBASE-L" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbase-l/!%26!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAG1gU%2BA71stIig71BAFnx9iihQAAEAAAAESTVWncVKJOuw41/dfS1m4BAAAAAA%3D%3D%40vtgonline.com.
