Launching a batch file

B

Ben

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
 
D

Dave Peterson

Take a look at VBA's help for Shell.
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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C

Chip Pearson

Use the Shell command. E.g.,

Shell "c:\belfry\convert.bat", vbNormalFocus


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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com
 

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