Can I run a third party executable from LabView?

[joeG]

I have a third party image sensor executable. Is it possible to start this executable from a LabView VI? I know that you can run a dll from LabView. I was wondering if you can do the same with a standard .exe file.

[Will.D]

Yes, you can use the "System Exec.vi", located in different spots depending on which version you're using.

It acts as a command line interface - essentially the same as if you run CMD.

Search for it in the help if you can't find it in your palette.

[joeG]

Thanks.  That worked.