[Solved] Shell command and focus

[Refdoc]

I have written a OpenOffice Basic macro which works just fine but for one problem:

I call an external programme via the Shell function. The external programme opens a small window but this window remains hidden under all other windows. Which is a nuisance.

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 Shell("external.exe",1,DocURL)

I understand that the number following the command is the parameter governing level of focus and "hiddeness". But various experiment ("1", "2", "10" etc) have not brought any success. The window always remains hidden under all the other windows open.

There appears to be something odd about the toolkit used by the programme I am dealing with - it is not normal Windows system toolkit nor anything else I recognise. I am not sure if this plays a role. Also, the programme has a number of separate windows and toolbars floating about, the one I am concerned about is called second in line: A toolbar appears, floating above all else and then the window I need appears (but, as i said, hidden underneath).

Many thanks for all advice and suggestions

[Charlie Young]

Hard to tell what will work correctly in some cases, but you could try going through the API:

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Sub RunShell
	Dim SysShell 
	
	SysShell = createUNOService("com.sun.star.system.SystemShellExecute")
	SysShell.Execute("external.exe",DocURL,0)
End Sub

[Refdoc]

Many thanks. Will try this out when I am back in the office on Monday.

[pete_porner]

That works.