Hi, all
can we run external applications like internet exporer and pdf or msword with specific arguments from BaaN ?
i wanted to open internet explorer/any browser with a specific URL.which can be passed as an argument with the application start command.
i tried
seq1 = exec_dll_function("ottdllbw", "app_start", ret6,"D:\utilities\firefox\firefox.exe", "", "", "", "", "")
this opens the application
or
tgwms0004.start.application("D:\utilities\firefox\firefox.exe","",1,rp_wait)

these commands start application ,but with default URL.

if possible do guide me on how to pass specific URL with these commands..
thanks in advance.

why not try to call a windows bat file and put details of the application you want to call in the bat file

To start the internet explorer (or firefox) with a specific URL (e.g. the Baanboard) try

"IEXPLORE.EXE" http://www......

Example:
"IEXPLORE.EXE" http://www.baanboard.com

Test it with Start -> Run

Juergen

Hey,

The following works fine:

#pragma used dll "ottdllbw"
app_id=app_start("http://www.google.be","","","","")



BaanIV c4
Windows2000


Regards
Ferry

seq1 = exec_dll_function("ottdllbw", "app_start", ret6,"http://www.firefox.com/", "", "", "", "", "")

directly writing the URL worked fine.