Joshua,

There is a class in the files section called api_apprun. You can use this class to call an exe and it will not show the dos window.

As for Pablo's reply, A PIF file is a the same thing as a shortcut that lets you specify things like "Close window on Exit".

HTH

Jeff

>I'm trying to execute an external exe from within a project. I'm using the run command, but when i run it, it shows the a dos windows in behind the exe that I'm trying to execute. Is there a way for that box to be hidden so the user doesn't see it at all?
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>Thanks