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  1. 08-15-2015, 09:09 AM #1
    LonghronJ
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    Open file with non default program

    Hello,



    I know how to open a file using
    HTML Code:
    Application.FollowHyperlink fileName
    , but how do I open it with a non default application?
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  2. 08-15-2015, 10:10 AM #2
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    Shell() would be one way.
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