>I am trying to run a Windows app (.exe) that I created in another language (dBFast) from within my vfp app. I am able to use the RUN command and it works; however, I get several screen flashes. I've tried /N2, it does prevent the screen flashing but the dBFast app needs to finish before my vfp app can resume.
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>Are there any other ways to launch windows apps from a vfp app that provide more control.
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Yopu migth want to look at my API_APPRUN class, whcih can be downloaded from here on UT. I've also got a FAQ entry that shows how to use the CreateProcess() API call to run another application; API_APPRUN is easier to work with in the long run and provides easier control without having to know the details of the API call.

You can also use things like the FFC ShellExecute class in VFP6; there are examples of how to use the ShellExecute() API for earlier version of VFP here on UT as well.