OpenEuphoria

Re: calling a file that runs in a separate application

• Posted by Jonas Temple <jtemple at yhti.net> Aug 19, 2004
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Michelle Rogers wrote:
> 
> 
> 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
> 
Michelle,

Would the shellExecute() function in Win32Lib work?  You could specify the
"open" verb and then supply the .pps file name.  If PowerPoint is intalled
correctly on your machine, it should open the file automatically and begin
the slide show.

HTH,

Jonas