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July 2nd, 2004, 09:07 PM
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opening external programmes from Access
I have linked text files into my database using hyperlinks. WHen I click on the hyperlink in a form, the file is opened using whatever programme is set as the default for that filetype on that PC. However there are two applications that might be used to view and edit the files. I would like to create a command button to open the file using a particular programme - is this possible, and if so, how can I set it up?
Thanks for any advice Alice 
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July 2nd, 2004, 09:36 PM
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opening external programmes from Access
Use the Shell function
Shell("PathToProgram", vbNormalFocus) -- Lynn Trapp MS Access MVP www.ltcomputerdesigns.com Access Security: www.ltcomputerdesigns.com/Security.htm "Alice Dawson" wrote in message ... I have linked text files into my database using hyperlinks. WHen I click on the hyperlink in a form, the file is opened using whatever programme is set as the default for that filetype on that PC. However there are two applications that might be used to view and edit the files. I would like to create a command button to open the file using a particular programme - is this possible, and if so, how can I set it up? Thanks for any advice Alice
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July 6th, 2004, 06:00 PM
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opening external programmes from Access
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.
Alice "Lynn Trapp" wrote: Use the Shell function Shell("PathToProgram", vbNormalFocus) -- Lynn Trapp MS Access MVP www.ltcomputerdesigns.com Access Security: www.ltcomputerdesigns.com/Security.htm "Alice Dawson" wrote in message ... I have linked text files into my database using hyperlinks. WHen I click on the hyperlink in a form, the file is opened using whatever programme is set as the default for that filetype on that PC. However there are two applications that might be used to view and edit the files. I would like to create a command button to open the file using a particular programme - is this possible, and if so, how can I set it up? Thanks for any advice Alice
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