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  1. March 15th, 2001, 08:30 AM #1
    valvo6
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    SHELL command question

    When the shell command executes, the DOS window pops up, command executes, then DOS window closes before I can read what was in it. How can I leave the DOS window open until I close it with ctrl+c or other?

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  2. March 15th, 2001, 08:49 AM #2
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    Re: SHELL command question

    try this: make a .bat file which includes only the call to your dos program. Then shell to the .bat file
    Hope this help

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  3. March 15th, 2001, 08:54 AM #3
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    Re: SHELL command question

    Right click on DOS program, go to properties and uncheck 'Close Window on exit'

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  4. March 15th, 2001, 09:02 AM #4
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    Re: SHELL command question

    I am not running from a DOS icon or shortcut. The DOS app launches within my VB app so I can't set the checkbox.

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  6. March 15th, 2001, 09:15 AM #5
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    Re: SHELL command question

    DOes not matter. Find this DOS command and set the property.

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  7. March 24th, 2001, 08:35 PM #6
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    Re: SHELL command question

    The following opens a new DOS window and issues the DIR command.
    The window gets the focus, and you can close it when you wish.

    Shell "c:\windows\command.com /K dir", vbNormalFocus

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