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Launching a batch file
Is it possible to launch a batch file from within an Excel macro. If so what
is the command I need in VBA assuming the batch file is in c:\belfry\convert.bat Thank you |
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Launching a batch file
Take a look at VBA's help for Shell.
Ben wrote: Is it possible to launch a batch file from within an Excel macro. If so what is the command I need in VBA assuming the batch file is in c:\belfry\convert.bat Thank you -- Dave Peterson |
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Launching a batch file
Use the Shell command. E.g.,
Shell "c:\belfry\convert.bat", vbNormalFocus -- Cordially, Chip Pearson Microsoft MVP - Excel Pearson Software Consulting, LLC www.cpearson.com "Ben" wrote in message ... Is it possible to launch a batch file from within an Excel macro. If so what is the command I need in VBA assuming the batch file is in c:\belfry\convert.bat Thank you |
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