Also, thanks to Ed Rauh I have in my Free Framework (in the files section) a form that shows how the API call works and a method called StartProcess and StopProcess that will start and stop an exe.

John

>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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>Thanks
>Mark Parker
>MAP Software, Inc.