vi to run .exe program

[LG_LabVIEW]

Hi,

how do i use labview to activate and run a .exe program located within a specific folder on c drive?

When i run the .exe program manually from command prompt I navigate to desired folder and then enter "runapplication.exe" to run the compiled c-code.

I have searched labview forums but mostly found articles relating to creating labview executables or labview .exe programs.

Also could i call or run .exe program from TestSTAND without having to create a VI?

Thanks

[altenbach · Accepted solution]

try system exec.

[Dennis_Knutson]

And in TestStand, you simply use the 'Call Executable' step type.

This is all documented in the TestStand help and you should have noticed this step type in the Step Type window.

[LG_LabVIEW]

OK. thanks for pointer.