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  1. 09-16-2010, 09:58 AM #1
    joewmaki
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    Open document using file association

    I was sure there was a command that would open a document using windows file association, so you wouldn't need to know the location of the .exe.

    Was I wrong, or just forgetful?

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  2. 09-16-2010, 11:46 AM #2
    Phil Weber
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    The ShellExecute API.
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  3. 09-16-2010, 12:18 PM #3
    joewmaki
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    Perfect Phil, thanks.

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