ExecFile command

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Gerard

Hi all !

I've a problem with "execfile" command :

Unlike what is printed in "BLITZ3D Manual book" (page 175) - see note (*)- , EXECFILE don't wait that file$ is completed ...

Example :
;----------------------------------------------------------------
file$="EXCEL.EXE"
ExecFile(file$)
Print " >> message after execfile command"
WaitKey()
End
;----------------------------------------------------------------

==> This little program opens an EXCEL window but, instantaneously, it write message on runtime windows, without waiting exit of EXCEL.

So, What do yo think about this ? Have you answer ?
I know that in DARKBASIC, ExecFile command has another parameter to wait (or not) that file$ is completed.

Thanks for reply 8-)))
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(*) extract from Manual:
"Use this command to HALT execution of your program and run an external program"