Problem with ShellExecute on a batch file that must receive parameters

[baseballgem]

I was reading about shellexecute() and was wondering how to execute a batch file when the batch file is structured to receive parameters.

I can do it using the run command. But I would like to employ shellexecute and have the ugly dos window not appear.

Have not been able to figure out how to do it. As a run command I say

run "Catch.bat" "User" &gUser "Has "Attempted" x "Times"

Any suggestions as to the correct synatax for shell execute when a batch file receives parameters.

 

[craigsboyd]

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[Mike Lewis]

baseballgem,

You should be able to pass the parameters in the fourth parameter to ShellExecute(). For example:

ShellExecute(0,"open","c:\dos\mybatch.bat","param1, param2, param3","",1)

You might also like to check out my article on ShellExecute(), at:

http://www.ml-consult.demon.co.uk/foxst-26.htm

Mike


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[ChrisRChamberlain]

baseballgem,

To hide the DOS window as you require, modify Mike's code to be :-

ShellExecute(0,"open","c:\dos\mybatch.bat","param1, param2, param3","",0)

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Chris

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[baseballgem]

Thank you. That worked very smoothly. Elegant!