Modules & VBA :: Shell Command Not Working With Spaces In File Name
Oct 21, 2013
I am in trouble with the shell ocmmand,i have a text box "ExcelPath Location" in which there is a path of excel file i am using below code to open the excel file but it gives an error:
Code:
Private Sub Command11_Click()
Dim str As String
str = ExcelPathLocation.Value
strPath = Dir(str)
Shell "excel.exe" & """" & strPath & """", vbNormalFocus
End Sub
the value of text box is
O:QA FilesQC ReportingPending ReviewB329129)419479_BoxPort_RAMANDEEP BRAR_(10192013.xlsm
it gives run time error : 53 file not found.
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Sep 30, 2013
I'm trying to use this command:
Code:
Shell "C:WINDOWSexplorer.exe """ & Me.txtSource & """, VbMaximizedFocus"
to open a folder from within Access 2007 & Windows7. It works, but it always opens the folder minimised, whether I use VbMaximizedFocus or VbNormalFocus. It used to work properly in Access 2003 & WinXP.
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Aug 13, 2015
I'm having trouble with a shell() command in my vba.
I'm trying to call up the picture viewer showing the file of the photo I clicked on in a form. Everything is happening as expected - the file opens in Windows Photo Viewer, but it is minimized.
I can open a picture fine from Windows Explorer, but something about my shell command is forcing a minimize.
Here is my code:
Code:
Dim sFile As String
PicFile = "C:Pics" & Me!PicName & ".jpg"
Shell "RunDLL32.exe C:WindowsSystem32Shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen " & PicFile
I would have assumed ImageView_Fullscreen would do what I want!
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Feb 6, 2015
I'm developing an application where I want to call the keyboard up on the screen when a user enters a field. This is my setup:
Windows 8.1 32 Bit, Access Runtime 2010.
Exact lines of code are:
Dim RetVal
RetVal = Shell("C:Program FilesCommon Filesmicrosoft sharedinkTabTip.exe")
These lines of code work perfectly fine on my development PC which is running Windows 7 64 bit, Access/Office 32 bit.
I know the path to the exe is good. I can navigate and double click it and it works great. but the shell command is resulting in the invalid procedure.
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Jun 24, 2013
I use shell to run .exe file eg 7za.exe. How can i direct the output to a text file.
The following don't seem to work
shell "7za.exe > " & chr(34) & "c:log.txt" & chr(34)
or
shell "7za.exe > c:log.txt"
Problem has nothing to do with wait to complete process.
how to direct out to a file via VB.
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May 27, 2015
I want to open files from a networklocation from VBA, only normal users don't have access to that location (and should preferably not get it).
I instead of using shell("explorer.exe filepath") to open files using windows standard app for the file, which needs userpermissions to the path the file is located, for the currently logged in user.
I'm trying to use CPAU in combination with Shell, because using CPAU you can pass a user/password that has permission to open a process
The only problem is that the filepaths have spaces in them and that is Always a bit of a tricky thing to tackle.
So, for example, this works:
shell("N:GuidelineOntwCPAU -u DomainUser -p password -LWOP -ex " &
Chr(34) & "C:windowsExplorer.exe c: emp est.pdf")
But I cannot get it to work with a file that is on a path with a space in it (or with a space in the name), like
Code : N:EngineeringJB-MATBBBB-004_Panel PinBB-004_Panel Pin.pdf
I'm trying all kinds of thinks:
- adding chr(34) at certain places
- using """
- the above in different versions
But to this point without result.
Trying to figure out the plain cmdline:
Code:
N:GuidelineOntw10_Ontwcpau -u Domain/User -p Password -ex "c:windowsExplorer.exe "c: emp est.pdf""
Doesn't work:
Code:
N:GuidelineOntw10_Ontwcpau -u Domain/User -p Password -ex "c:windowsExplorer.exe "c: emp est 1.pdf""
(difference in filename with a space in it)
The last command start explorer, but doesn't open the file (just as the first line I posted, it opens Explorer, but not the file. Must be something with the way I pass the filename?)
Code : explorer.exe "C: emp est 1.pdf"
Also works in commandline...
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Oct 19, 2014
I have created an accdb file and saved as an accde file. The accde file opens with a form with command buttons. But the commands buttons do not work with the accde file (they do work with the accdb file). How do I get them working.
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Oct 4, 2006
Hi everyone
I searched the forum for help..but couldnt find what I am looking for.
I want to run a batch file using shell cmd and wait for it to complete..until then I want to display a hourglass...because my next line of code needs the batch file run completed.
Right now, shell command starts the batch file then continutes to the next line of code..Tried the Doevents does not work right.
Access help states that :
"By default, the Shell function runs other programs asynchronously. "
How can I make it synchronous?
Thanks in advance for the help.
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Dec 20, 2005
I seem to be having a problem opening a file if there happens to be any spaces in the file name. If I open a .pdf no problem acro reader opens it but if it is in word or excell or any other tells me that the file can not be found and seems that only the first part of the file name before a space in the name and the file extention.
example: "Test it.doc" would appear as "Test.doc". somewhere it seems to be trimming the file name.
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Aug 1, 2013
i'm using a form with an unbound text box to temporarily hold data that i want to use in several other places (all those functions work great). last step is to save the newly created table with a different name (will be used for a mail merge later so must be a separate table or else we'd have to filter thousands of records during each mail merge) and i want to use the data i've temporarily held in my unbound text box within my form as the name in the save as function.
can i specify a variable as a file name within the save as function? is there a better way?
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Nov 10, 2004
Hi members,
I have two empty columns in my access database whose total width is supposed to be 385 chars (255+130). I am trying to find a way to be able to export this blank field with a total of 385 blank spaces onto an ASCII text file.
A sample row looks like this:
L ***** 385spaces needed here ***** 888888 EXAMPLE DEALER NAME 1234 EXAMPLE LANE EXAMPLE ADDRESS LINE 2 EXAMPLE CITY CA88888 80088812348008881234FORD JOE DEALER NAME 8008881234
After the first letter L in position 1, I need to have 385 blank spaces and then at 387th place I have some other data to follow.
I tried a lot to use the export wizard, but it doesn't help. Is there a way to do this?
I would really appreciate any help.
Thanks,
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Dec 17, 2014
I want to open the Calculator by clicking a command button (using the On Click event).
I have tried the code below but can't get it working. What do I need to change?
Private Sub Command7_Click()
Dim RetVal As Integer
RetVal = Shell("C:Windowscalc.exe", 1)
End Sub
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Jan 15, 2015
I have an Access 2010 database with two tables and two forms. The tables are Organizations and People. Similarly, the forms are Organizations Entry Form and PeopleEntryForm. The People are linked to the Organizations table. Several people can be linked to the same organization.On my Organizations EntryForm, I created a command button to duplicate a record using the wizard. It works fine.
I did exactly the same thing on the PeopleEntryForm, but instead of copying the record, it creates a new blank record. I don't get any error messages. Is my problem due to the fact that the People table is linked to the Organizations table?
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Feb 23, 2014
I have a form with a button to print preview a report. This report needs one input parameter before executing. The computer this will run on is a touch screen and does not have a keyboard. Windows 7 has a "on screen keyboard" program. I want this to run first so that my user can input the parameter.
I have the following which throws an "Invalid procedure Call or Argument"
Sub CallTeclado()
Dim RetVal
RetVal = Shell("c:windowssystem32osk.exe", vbNormalNoFocus)
End Sub
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Sep 30, 2013
I'm using shellexecute in my form whenever a picture is clicked the respective program/ application will open to show the picture. Because I want to see the picture more clearly by zooming it in or out. But the problem is I don't know how to disable the delete button and prev./next button, because I want the user use the program only to zoom it in.
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Jul 16, 2013
I can currently open a new internet explorer instance, navigate to my URL, then use the .getElementByID to insert my preference into a textbox on the page. Looks like this:
Code:
Dim oIE As Object
Set oIE = CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application")
oIE.Navigate "URL of my Choice"
Do While oIE.Busy Or oIE.ReadyState <> READYSTATE_COMPLETE
DoEvents
[Code] ....
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Aug 13, 2013
I'm looking to use the shell function to dynamically call different pdfs that are in a directory. However I'm getting run time error 5 "Invalid procedure or call argument".
Here is the code (very basic I know)..
Private Sub Liste_Documentation_DblClick(Cancel As Integer)
Dim PathName As String
PathName = Me.Liste_Documentation.Column(2)
' Debug.Print PathName
Shell PathName
End Sub
A typical filepath name is as follows..
S:VenteVendeursMarcCRMDOCSDiligences KYC - LABFT - V 2013 04 23.pdf
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Dec 27, 2014
I have a program that runs under access 2007 that I use at my work. We will soon be updating to MS office 2010 and the program will not work now because a calender file .ocx was removed from access 2010. Is there a way to get the 2007 .ocx file to work in access 2010?The program I am using is a relatively simple stand-alone and unsupported app that we use to request patient arrival and departure from various radiology tests inside a hospital. No reports are made from the app other than the number of patient transports for the day.
The app is placed on a common drive accessed from any pc in the hospital. No special permissions are required. But our app does use the calendar, time and date functions in access 2007. When I tried the app on a pc with access 2010, it basically says it (access) cannot open the app because a .ocx file is not present.Is there a way to make the access 2010 calendar file work in access 2007?
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Oct 4, 2006
Hey,
Ok so I have this form that has two subforms on it (sf1 and sf2), these are run by one query called 'test'. Below screenshot of what i dont want happening;
Bugger.jpg (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/greyowlsl/bugger.jpg)
Now what i want is a distinct command for the 'Document Number' column so it cant be shown more than once. basicly i want it to look like this (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/greyowlsl/This.jpg)...
what do i do?
Thanks for your time.
,Leon
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Oct 19, 2005
I have a form that contains a subform.
The subform is bound to a table.
The form is based on a query but still writes directly to the appropriate table.
In the header of the form I have a series of command buttons - new record, navigation buttons, and buttons to open new forms. None of them work at all.
I checked each button to be sure the On Click Events still had the right Event procedure, and they do.
for example, the command button to open the Cases form has the following VBA (generated form the button wizard.):
Private Sub cmdOpenCases_Click()
On Error GoTo Err_cmdOpenCases_Click
Dim stDocName As String
Dim stLinkCriteria As String
stDocName = "frmCases"
DoCmd.OpenForm stDocName, , , stLinkCriteria
Exit_cmdOpenCases_Click:
Exit Sub
Err_cmdOpenCases_Click:
MsgBox Err.Description
Resume Exit_cmdOpenCases_Click
End Sub
When clicked, the button just blinks - nothing happens. I check to be sure the form isn't a popup and also closed it after clicking it to see if maybe frmCases had opened behind the current form for some reason. Nothing - it's not opening at all.
Any ideas?
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Sep 30, 2013
I am developing code to trawl through the tables in a large number of databases that I am working on for a client and rename tables that have spaces in the name.
I tried using the following but get a 7874 error when the new table cannot be found.
DoCmd.Rename strExistingName, acTable, strNewName
I then tried copying the table using the following but get the same error message.
DoCmd.CopyObject, strExistingName, acTable, strNewName
What I need to do to rename a table with spaces in it?
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Jun 26, 2014
I'm working on an eBay uploader access program for Ebay's File Manager
Our description contains line feeds and carriage returns. I have very little knowledge of Vba, and I can t find any tutorials on how to replace the characters with spaces on how to program this.
The table is called tblCustomer
The field is called *Description
I'm using access 2007
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Mar 24, 2007
I was trying to incorporate the changes suggested by a member of this forum into my Form. I opened the Form in Design View. I clicked the Command Button and placed the mouse at the insertion point. The command button also appeared. Thereafter, nothing happened. Earlier, whenever I placed a command button, it asked for action to be performed in relation to that command button. But now nothing happens and I don't know what to do. Please tell me how I can bring back the feature.
Thanks.
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Jan 19, 2005
The scenario is... also apologies if this seems a lot. Simple really.
An edit button on a subform is to open a separate form for editing, and I obviously want to apply a where condition to display the relevant record. So I have
DoCmd.OpenForm "editReviewPEST", acNormal, , ReviewID=Me.ReviewID, acFormEdit, acWindowNormal, False
The Record Source for editReviewPEST uses an INNER JOIN...
SELECT Reviews.Year, Reviews.ReviewID, Reviews.LesseeID, Lessee.DateOfOrigSanction, Reviews.Exposure, Reviews.ExpoCurrency, Reviews.SentToCredit, Reviews.Approved, Reviews.Completed, Reviews.Comments, Reviews.LevelOfLastSanction, Reviews.CreditManager, Reviews.TypeOfReview, Reviews.DateOfLastCreditReview, Reviews.DateOfNextCreditReview FROM Lessee INNER JOIN Reviews ON Lessee.LesseeID = Reviews.LesseeID WHERE (((Reviews.LesseeID)=[Forms]![Reviews]![SelectLessee])) ORDER BY Reviews.ReviewID DESC;
So I get the form to open with all the records relvant to the lessee, but to filter it further to exact ReviewID, I thought I could include ReviewID=Me.ReviewID (an Autonumber PK) as the Where Condition to the DoCmd.OpenForm. Instead I get a form which looks like Add Record Form.
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Jan 7, 2008
I just created my very first db... I used the wizzard to create it most of it, including command buttons that permit you to move from the one form to another form/report. I saved the db to a shared drive (two people total accessing/updating it) only to find that the command buttons don't work for her. I created the db in 2003, but she has 2007. If I upgrade to 2007 and convert the db, could this solve the problem? THANKS!!
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Jun 9, 2015
I'm trying to improve the dialer that i place on microsoft access forms. basically there's a command button that dials the number that is in a text box, but we have a new job that's just come in that requires numbers to be copied and pasted into the text box. these numbers have a space between the dialing code and the telephone number and i need to make the dialer check for a space and remove it before dialing.
Here's the code for the dialing buttons:-
Private Sub cmd_Dial_Click()
On Error GoTo Err_cmd_dial_Click
CT.MakeCall "8" & txt_telephone.Value & "#", "", False, "", "", False
[code]...
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