ShellExecute call

[McCabeTC]

Hello,

In my Visual Basic program, I am using the ShellExecute call to open a file in its own application. I was wondering if there is another function out there that will let me open the file with "read" access only, so that the users cannot modify it. I still would need to open it in its own application (do not want to use the OLE or WebBrowser controls).

Thanks,

TM

 

[vb5prgrmr]

What you can try is to use the setattr function with the vbReadOnly attribute set prior to using shellexecute. Other wise you are going to have to create an instance of the application (if it supports it) and control it that way.

Good Luck

 

[McCabeTC]

vb5prgrmr,

Thank you so much for your suggestion. It worked like a charm! I really appreciated your help.

Thanks again,

TM