Start an external executable

September 14, 2020

DigitalMicrograph Script

Mini-example of how the command LaunchExternalProcess() is used. This command can execute any external application. It provides a powerful method to access hardware outside the DigitalMicrograph environment from within DigitalMicrograph.

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String callString = "calc.exe" 	// This assume the executable is available on the system path

if ( TwoButtonDialog( "Launch Windows Calculator", "Asynchronous", "Synchronous" ) )
	LaunchExternalProcessAsync( callString )
else
	LaunchExternalProcess( callString )

OKDialog( "The DM script continues" )