I was wondering how to use command buttons in a master form to start up separate .EXEs/apps. Since I am adding a master control form above/in front of existing apps where the common information to all the apps is contained within the new master form. And pressing a particular command button starts the existing app and passes common information to all existing apps from the master form to the called apps/DBs.

What I use RUN commands inside the command buttons or what? I don't think I want to make one huge .EXE that incorporates all forms into one big project. It would be better if I left all current/individual .EXEs as is, except to change those individual apps to accept the master data coming from the master form into each unique and separate app.

What is the best way to approach this design idea? Thanks for the help.