Run
Use Run to launch an external application. This example runs the Windows Calculator.
Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.Run "calc"
WScript.Sleep 100
WshShell.AppActivate "Calculator"
WScript.Sleep 100
usgage:
object.Run(strCommand, [intWindowStyle], [bWaitOnReturn])
intWindowStyle |
Description |
0 |
Hides the window and activates another window. |
1 |
Activates and displays a window. If the window is minimized or maximized, the system restores it to its original size and position. An application should specify this flag when displaying the window for the first time. |
2 |
Activates the window and displays it as a minimized window. |
3 |
Activates the window and displays it as a maximized window. |
4 |
Displays a window in its most recent size and position. The active window remains active. |
5 |
Activates the window and displays it in its current size and position. |
6 |
Minimizes the specified window and activates the next top-level window in the Z order. |
7 |
Displays the window as a minimized window. The active window remains active. |
8 |
Displays the window in its current state. The active window remains active. |
9 |
Activates and displays the window. If the window is minimized or maximized, the system restores it to its original size and position. An application should specify this flag when restoring a minimized window. |
10 |
Sets the show-state based on the state of the program that started the application. |
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