LaunchFile
Structure
LaunchFile(sFileName, sStartInDir, sParameters : String)
Type
Procedure
Description
This function will send a command to Windows to attempt a launch of the sFileName parameter. Windows will look for the file in the sStartInDir (if the full directory location is contained in sFileName then sStartInDir can be blank). Optional sParameters can also be provided. This functionality is similar to an exe launched from the Windows 'Run' interface.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
sFileName | String | Specifies the file (exe, etc.) that should be launched. |
sStartInDir | String | The directory where Windows should look for the sFileName. If the full directory location is contained in sFileName then sStartDir can be blank. |
sParameters | String | Optional |
Example
' this would launch an empty Notepad document
LaunchFile('Notepad.exe', 'C:\Windows', '')