>Hello:
>
>I want to add a command button in my vfp application to launch
>a visual basic exe that uses an access database. After the user
>exits the visual basic application I want them to return to my vfp application where they left off.
>
>Can I just put a command button in to call this external application or do I need to add an Active X control to launch this?
>
>Any input would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Sheena
The simplest way is to look at RUN command. It might do what you need. You may check another program existence using e.g. FindWindow API call.
Edward Pikman
Independent Consultant