winshellexec() MS Windows FE Only!

Opens a document on the workstation where the Windows® front end runs.

Syntax

Important: This feature is deprecated, and may be removed in a future version.
winshellexec(
   filename STRING )
  RETURNS INTEGER
  1. filename is the file to be opened on the front end.

Usage

The function opens a document on the Windows front end without waiting.

Important: This function is provided for backward compatibility and it is recommended to avoid its use if you intend running your programs with different front-ends. It must be called after the front-end connection is established.