Hi Borislav. Thanks for replying
Its 31 which I think means "There is no application associated with the given filename extension."
Regards,
Gerard


>>Hi
>>Have been using ShellExecute with Pdf file for a while without any issue
>>Try to use now with .jpg and .tif and am getting back a 'File Not associated'
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>>However, If I double click the same file, Paint opens them up both no problem. I can also see in Control Panel..Default Programs that these two types of file seem to be correctly associated
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>>Should ShellExecute work with all associated files or do I need to change something
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>>Command I am using :lnRetVal = Shellexecute(0,"Open",lcFile,"","",3)
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>>Tia
>>Gerard
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>What is the value of lnRetVal?