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Shell Function
This standard VB function starts a Windows application and returns its task ID. Syntax
Shell(pathname, [windowStyle])
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pathname |
A string or string expression evaluating to the name of the program to execute |
windowStyle |
An integer indicating how the program's window is to be displayed:
- 1 if a normal window with focus
- 2 if a minimized window with focus
- 3 if a maximized window with focus
- 4 if a normal window without focus
- 7 if a minimized window without focus
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Returns
The task ID for the program, a unique number that identifies the running program. Usage
Shell runs an executable program. Pathname can be the name of any valid BAT, COM, EXE, or PIF file. Arguments and command line switches can be included. If pathname is not a valid executable file name, or if Shell cannot start the program, an error message occurs. If windowStyle is not specified, the default of windowStyle is 1 (normal window with focus). Example
This example opens Microsoft Excel upon the click of a button. For other examples, read Right Function and SendKeys Statement. Sub Button1_Click Dim i as long i = Shell("C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\EXCEL.EXE",1) End Sub
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SendKeys Statement
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