To continue the other messages' point...to put quotes around a file name in the Shell command, use:
Shell """C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\filename.doc""" (Yes, you see three quotes in a row.) Rich McNeil Boston Software Systems 866 653 5105 www.bostonworkstation.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry Rudd Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 1:00 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: [Talk] Long File Names Try putting the name in quotes ("C:\Documents and Settings\Default User"). This normally works in batch files and DOS. > -----Original Message----- > From: Ellingson, Mark [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 12:48 PM > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Subject: [Talk] Long File Names > > Has anyone had any luck using long file names (ie C:\Documents and > Settings\Default User...) or filenames which do not conform to 8.3 > standard for a shell command? **************************************************************************** ******************************************** Satilla Health Services advises the recipient that this electronic message is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential and protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are cautioned that the use of its contents in any way is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail or telephone and return the original message by e-mail to the sender. We will reimburse you for any cost you incur in notifying us of the errant e-mail. *****
