Run a .exe with Access 2000

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Hello i need a bit of help.
I just managed to run a .exe front Access 2000 with the command Shell ("root/name.exe"), but now i need that the new window(my outside app) shows up in the front window, because when i run the Shell command it comes minimized.

Ty in advances

Posted 12-Jan-12 5:10am

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thanks.
i used a variant

 Dim name as Variant
name= Shell("root/name.exe",vbMaximizedFocus)

or the vbNormalFocus was good also, but thanks :)

Posted 12-Jan-12 5:48am

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Ryan Zahra · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-12T05:24:00

Solution 1

This is in VB, but it should help you
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access-help/shell-function-HA001228906.aspx[^]

Basically you should call

Shell("root/name.exe", 1)

Posted 12-Jan-12 5:24am

Ryan Zahra