Application integration

[Boss]

I wish to integrate application with excel.
Idea is when i run a macro in excel it should open an application and
perform certain tasks.
Is this possible. Can somebody give me a kick start and can take it forward
from there.

Thanks A lot for help
Boss

 

[Mike H]

have a look at shell in help to get you going

shell("Calc")

starts the windows calculator application

Mike