Can LabView start/call another program such as QuickTime?

[Dave123]

Hi,

I want to use my LabView program to start up another program. Is this possible? If so how is it done?

The program I have in mind is QuickTime. Will I be able to pass the name of the file I want it to play as an argument and specify where the new window will open?

Thanks,

Dave.

[tst]

Have a look at the System Exec VI in the communications palette. It will allow you to call the quicktime executable with command line options. As for the window position, you will probably need to call some OS API functions to control that (unless QT has a command line switch for it).

[becktho]

Hi

You could also place an ActiveX-container in a vi. So you can select a file and set the window position.

Just have a look at the simple attachment.

Hope this helps.

Thomas

[Dave123]

Thanks, but I don't think ActiveX is available on the Mac?

Dave.