1. RE: calling a file that runs in a separate application
In DOS, Linux and Windows console:
-- 'start' runs any file on its associated app
system( "start myfilename.pps", 2 )
In Windows using Win32Lib:
-- shellExecute() is similar to system() but
-- doesn't open up a new console window
shellExecute( "open", "myfilename.pps", SW_SHOWNORMAL )
Michelle Rogers wrote:
>
>
> posted by: Michelle Rogers <mrogers at ccs.bia.edu>
>
>
> I have found the "Call It" program. But, apparently it only calls files
> that end with an .exe extension.
> Does anyone know of a way to call a file that runs in a separate
> application.
>
> For example, I have a program that I use in my classroom. At a specific
> time (which is no problem, already have a timer installed)..
> I want my Euphoria program to run a power point show. Can someone tell
> me how to do this? It is a file that ends with .pps , which I want it
> to open in Microsoft Power Point (perhaps Microsoft Power Point Viewer)
>
> Michelle Rogers
2. RE: calling a file that runs in a separate application
Greg Haberek wrote:
>
>
> In DOS, Linux and Windows console:
>
> }}}
<eucode>
> -- 'start' runs any file on its associated app
> system( "start myfilename.pps", 2 )
> </eucode>
{{{
I don't believe that Linux recognizes 'start'.
Of course, you can just make euphoria source executable.
Irv
3. RE: calling a file that runs in a separate application
Unkmar wrote:
> >
> > posted by: Michelle Rogers <mrogers at ccs.bia.edu>
> >
> >
> > I have found the "Call It" program. But, apparently it only calls files
> that end with an .exe extension.
> > Does anyone know of a way to call a file that runs in a separate
> application.
> >
> > For example, I have a program that I use in my classroom. At a specific
> time (which is no problem, already have a timer installed)..
> > I want my Euphoria program to run a power point show. Can someone tell
> > me
> how to do this? It is a file that ends with .pps , which I want it to
> open
> in Microsoft Power Point (perhaps Microsoft Power Point Viewer)
> >
> > Michelle Rogers
>
>
> Do not take this as a recommendation.
> Just as a note of completion about the subject.
> You can't launch execute data files from the command prompt.
> Such as: .txt .html or .pps
FYI:
I can... as long as there is a file association, XP will open the file
with the associated program. "start" is optional from the cmd prompt in
XP.
-- Brian
