Launch a program with app mfc C++

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is there a way to launch an exe of a program and pass path file? I don't want to do it with command prompt but with an app mfc

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I search on internet but I don't find what I want

Posted 4-Aug-23 0:22am

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Updated 7-Aug-23 1:02am

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CPallini · Answer 1 · 2023-08-04T00:41:00

Solution 1

There are several alternatives. See, for instance CreateProcess (Create processes - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn[^]) or ShellExecute (Launching Applications (ShellExecute, ShellExecuteEx, SHELLEXECUTEINFO) - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn[^]).

Posted 4-Aug-23 0:41am

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cee5 · Answer 2 · 2023-08-07T01:02:00

Solution 2

I have a program that dumps text alot. In parts of the program I use SPAWNLP to open notepad for debugging/viewing. You just give it a path and exec name. you can also add arguments.

Posted 7-Aug-23 1:02am

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Dave Kreskowiak 7-Aug-23 10:24am

That doesn't explain, at all, how the OP would write the code to launch an external app, like Notepad.