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    trying to code is a test to see if a program/application is already running

    I was wondering if someone could help me figure this out, I have the code to launch it working fine, however I forgot to take into account people may already have the program running which would cause an issue launching a second version.

    Im trying to code in a check before launching into the program launch however, it isn't working for me. Any ideas as always would be appreciated greatly. If the app check comes back true then I need to jump down to the check for login, which I think... 

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    Re: trying to code is a test to see if a program/application is already running

    See if this helps,

    http://vbadud.blogspot.com/2007/04/g...-check-if.html
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    Re: trying to code is a test to see if a program/application is already running

    for example
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    Re: trying to code is a test to see if a program/application is already running

    Not something I've tried, but this might give you food for thought.

    http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2...ing-with-excel
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    Re: trying to code is a test to see if a program/application is already running

    Declare a public variable as Boolean

    At the start of your progran check if the flag is true, if it is then quit

    If Not then Set the Variable to true

    When the program ends set your variable to False

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    Re: trying to code is a test to see if a program/application is already running

    Thanks for the ideas, I have been to both the provided links prior to posting, and I am using the function provided by the second. I am however still not getting the desired result, It just blows through to launching a second version of the program even if the program is already open.

    based off what I have for code thus far, what would be the best course of action? also, thank you all again for the help thus far.
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    Re: trying to code is a test to see if a program/application is already running

    THe best course of action is to use the facilities provided by your application; PCOMMS in this case.

    PCOMMS provides a method to return the number of active terminal windows natively. For example:
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    Re: trying to code is a test to see if a program/application is already running

    Cytop thank you for pointing out the PCOMM portion I was missing, Used that with what I had and a few changes and boom we have a working line that tests, and logically moves through as required. Thank you to all you for the collaboration 


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