SystemExec.vi working directory problem

[bobganp]

I am trying to use the SystemExec.vi to open an executable file in a non-labview directory. If I enter the entire path and executable name in the VI's command line input everything works as expected {C:\temp\test\software\program.exe}. If instead, I enter the path in the working directory input {C:\temp\test\software} and the executable name in the command line input {program.exe} I get error code 2. Am I missing something with the syntax or is this VI defective or ???

Labview 6.1, Windows 2000

Any help would be appreciated!!

[Ben]

I believe the working directory is where any output files would be placed if not specified otherwise.



Ben

[ian_fung]

Command line: C:\temp\test\software\program.exe
Working Dir: C:\temp\test\software

See attached (6.0.2)

ian

[m3nth]

This is the correct solution...

Note any shortcuts you have in Windows 2000. The full path and working directory are listed as stated above.

[ian_fung]

A better solution for System Exec.vi here