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tiffin_tom
May 10th, 2001, 10:07 AM
Hi, we are trying to write a Visual Basic program (version 6) and need some help with something that's probably really simple.
How do you pass command-line options in Win 9x (i.e., a path and file name) to a visual basic program? I know I'll shoot myself when I hear the answer.
Thanks.
LagMonster
May 10th, 2001, 10:26 AM
yes you will! LOL
x = command
Parse x as you wish
LagMonster
May 10th, 2001, 10:27 AM
Easy VB APP for ya.
Create a text box!
On form_load
text1.text=command
Thats all..you can see what passes through then.
tiffin_tom
May 10th, 2001, 10:50 AM
Thanks bunches for the quick and accurate reply! :)
Bang!
(That's the sound of the gun going off)
hehehe
antonye
May 10th, 2001, 03:16 PM
Tip: Use the Command internal variable in conjunction with the InStr function to see which parameters have been passed.
For example, if you want to see if an auto-run switch, such as -run, has been passed, then you can do something like:
if InStr(LCase(Command), "-run") then
Call RunMyFunction
end if