This may be simple, but I can't figure out how to make a system call
without it triggering a command window to open.

Maybe I should explain a little better. I'm attempting a:

system("blah");

where blah is a .EXE file. When I make this call, it triggers a {*filter*}
big command window which covers up my GUI application. Any idea how to
suppress the command window?

Thanks, Eddie.

Eddie,

 > This may be simple, but I can't figure out how to make a system call
 > without it triggering a command window to open.

Use one of the numerous other functions to run programs -- spawn*() if
you wish to stick with the C RTL, or have a go at CreateProcess() if
you want full control over the program you launch.

Cheers,
Felix.

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 Hi Eddie,

 <<<<<
 I'm attempting a: system("blah");
 where blah is a .EXE file. When I make this call, it triggers a {*filter*}
 big command window which covers up my GUI application. Any idea how to
 suppress the command window?
 >>>>>

 If you are using the system function only for running .EXE programs,
 you can try the ShellExecute function instead. The Online help gives
 you more information on this function.

 Hope this helps!
 Jagadish
 Aditi Corp.

 Aditi Corp was formerly known as NetQuest Inc.