>Hi George!
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>Yes, of course ShellExececute is a more controlled solution. My intent was merely to clarify that you could open a specific file with the run command. My reply was really directed (or should have been) to the originator of the post, as I know you are quite well aware of these things.

Hi Ken,

One of the reasons for exchanges like this is that they clarify (for everyone's benefit) the reasons why one might choose one solution over another. That's why I posted back.:-)

BTW, your signature reminds me of one that Brett Hobbs (I think) had some time ago, and remains one of my favorites:

If computers are the answer, it must've been a pretty stupid question.

Regards,