How to execute an exe while LV is running?

[222]

Hi

Currently I have an exe file (from VB) and wanted to execute it while my LV is running.. How can I do it? I've already searched around the net but couldn't find any way to execute it.... I understand that the System Exec.vi would help me on this but no example of how to run the exe... THANKS!!!

[Khalid]

See the following KB article:

How Do I Use the System Exec VI to Execute a Windows Command in LabVIEW?

-Khalid

[222]

Is this the only way to run / call an exe file in LV? I don't wish to see the MS DOS prompt before executing. Any advise?

[Yukee]

You can run it minimized.

[Khalid]

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@222 wrote:
Is this the only way to run / call an exe file in LV? I don't wish to see the MS DOS prompt before executing. Any advise?

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You can minimize the DOS box with the Run Minimized input. 

Also, there's another option:  use the ShellExecute Win32 API call.  See this thread for an example VI using this approach: 

http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=170&message.id=169615

-Khalid

Message Edited by Khalid on 03-19-2006 07:35 PM

[222]

Run it minimize???? HOW??

Anyway, thanks Khalid for the reply

[GerdW]

Hello 222,

the "System Exec.vi" has a "run minimized?"-input! Just switch on the online help (Ctrl-H)!