WordPad printing with RunProgram...

[blueb]

I'm using Windows Pro 10 (64bit).

Since I have WordPad(Write.exe) installed on my machine by default, I have been trying
to find a way to print 'RTF files' from the command-line using RunProgram()

Doing some reading, I've read that...
#1 - To print any supported 'Text' File to the Default Printer

#2 - To print a compatible .doc, .rtf, .txt, .wri or other document right to
your default printer, simply open up a DOS window (Or click "Start > Run")
and type the command "write.exe /p filename".
This command line utility will automatically send the document you choose to your Default printer.

#3 - Sometimes, you may want to print a Wordpad-compatible document to another printer in
your home or office network. To specify a printer other than your default printer click on:
"Start," choose "Run" and type "write.exe /pt TextFileName PrinterName [ DriverName [ PortName ] ]".
Alternatively, you can open up a DOS window and type the same command.

; So my Choices:
; #1 - "write.exe filename" from the command line.
; #2 - Print to the Default Printer - "write.exe /p filename"
; #3 - Print to another Printer - "write.exe /pt TextFileName PrinterName [ DriverName [ PortName ] ]"

This is what I have, so far:

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FileName.s = GetCurrentDirectory() + "Xtras.rtf"
Debug FileName
Result = RunProgram("write.exe", "/p", FileName, #PB_Program_Wait|#PB_Program_Hide)

WordPad opens up, but prints a blank page. Perhaps there are other WordPad (Write.exe) command-line switches, but I haven't been able to locate any.

Maybe there's a completely different solution to print RTF files?

[srod]

Try :

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RunProgram("write.exe", "/p " + FileName, "", #PB_Program_Wait|#PB_Program_Hide)

[RASHAD]

Try

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FileName.s = "d:\onestop.txt"
Result = RunProgram("write.exe", "/p "+Chr(34)+ FileName +Chr(34),"", #PB_Program_Wait|#PB_Program_Hide)

[blueb]

Thanks fellas..

Thanks srod.. It was close, but not quite.

Rashad... "Perfect".

I remember seeing this Chr(34) solution that another user was having problems with and it never even occurred to me to try that!

Thanks again.