using shell()

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Put Claude

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• Dec 25, 2007

• #1

Hi,

How to use Arguments in
Syntax: Shell (Program File, Arguments)
Can I use Arguments in the Program File?
Are there some examples?

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Erel

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• Dec 26, 2007

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Example - Opens Internet Explorer with Basic4ppc site:

B4X:

Shell("iexplore.exe","http://www.b4x.com")

Note that if you have spaces in your arguments you should add quotes:

B4X:

Shell("iexplore.exe",chr(34) & "http://www.b4x.com" & chr(34))

 

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Put Claude

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• Dec 26, 2007

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Hi Erel,

Thanks