Is there a way in C to execute a statement (for example, another .exe file) without using system();?
I want it to execute the program, which will open another .exe, and then terminate. System(); waits for the program to end before the program terminates. Is there a way around waiting for the program to terminate?
- Mellowz
Check out the exec() family of calls (exec(), execl(), execlp, ...).
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Thank you.
Okay, thanks for the FAQ about it, but whenever I use one of those commands, no new program pops up. The only one it works with for me is the system(); command. Any idea's why?
Post your code.whenever I use one of those commands, no new program pops up. The only one it works with for me is the system(); command. Any idea's why?
It shouldn't open a new window anyway, but open it in the same window.
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No need to. I finally got it to work. Turns out you can use the system(); command and not have to wait for it to complete it's task.
Code:char cmd[50]; sprintf(cmd, "start \"path_to_program\""); system(cmd);
