Using Variable String In Shell Command
Nov 1, 2013
I'm trying to use a variable that hold a string in Shell string command. This shell is the command to take a snap picture over a given region and store the picture to a pre determined file name
***The code do compile***
The string variable is : StringAddress = "g: estsnapasnap1.jpg"
The following shell command will work
RetVal = Shell(("C:Program Files (x86)HyperSnap 7HprSnap7.exe " & " -hidden
-snap:x3602:y155:w1432:h830 -save:jpg g: estsnapasnap1.jpg"))
This one, with the string address variable, wont work
RetVal = Shell("C:Program Files (x86)HyperSnap 7HprSnap7.exe " & " -hidden
-snap:x3602:y155:w1432:h830 -save:jpg " & StringAddress)
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VB:
Private Sub CommandButton1_Click()
Dim Z
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[Code]....
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VB:
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For additional info the value in the textbox would be something like, "H:My DocumentsPDF Filesmyfile.pdf"
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