OpenEuphoria

Re: calling a file that runs in a separate application

• Posted by Rolf Schröder <Rolf.Schroeder at desy.de> Aug 19, 2004
• 440 views

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

The following command line (as an example) runs on my PC, so it should
also be possible to start it via: system("D:\\progran Files\\....,2) .

"d:\program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Powerpnt" H:\PCaPAC00\FitAlgor.ppt

Have a nice day, Rolf


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