How to open a program

[kravfu]

I would like any info or a point in the right direction, on how to make a c++ program open another, like a text file or ms word.
any help would be appreciated.

thanx,
kravfu

 

[Salem]

Assuming you have VC++, try looking up
ShellExecute
CreateProcess

If you haven't, look up the same on

http://msdn.microsoft.com

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[Cagliostro]

try CreateProcess

Ion Filipski

 

[kravfu]

thanx Salem and Ion Filipski for the point in the right direction, yet now it's time to learn how those functions work by reading and stuff.

thanx,
kravfu

 

[hughLg]

just use function system() to run a program or open a file. but make sure you specify the proper directory. Like:

system("c:\program files\c\c.exe");

 

[ArkM]

Hey, use double backslashes \\ in C literal strings!..
Beware: system() function executes as synchroneous commnad, it will pause the application. Better follow Salem's/Ion's advices (use CreateProcess or ShellExecuteEx)...

 

[Cagliostro]

If you want to pause while program lauched with CreateProcess runs, use WaitForSigleObject

Ion Filipski