Execute a command in command prompt using excel VBA

🚀 Executing a Command in Command Prompt using Excel VBA

Are you trying to run a command in Command Prompt using Excel VBA? 🤔 Don't worry, I've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll address the common issue of not being able to run the desired command and provide you with an easy solution. Let's dive right in! 💪

The Problem: Command Prompt opens but the command doesn't run

As mentioned in the context, you tried using the Call Shell function to execute the command, but unfortunately, only Command Prompt opens without actually running the desired command. 😞

Here's the code snippet you've used:

Call Shell("cmd.exe -s:" & "perl a.pl c:\temp", vbNormalFocus)

The Solution: Executing the command correctly

To resolve this issue and successfully execute the desired command, we need to make a small adjustment to the code. Instead of using the -s: parameter, we'll use the /K parameter. 🛠️

Here's the updated code snippet:

Call Shell("cmd.exe /K perl a.pl c:\temp", vbNormalFocus)

By using /K instead of -s:, we're instructing Command Prompt to execute the command after opening it.

💡 Pro Tip: Using the /C parameter

In some cases, you may want Command Prompt to close automatically after executing the desired command. For such scenarios, you can use the /C parameter instead of /K. This way, the code will be as follows:

Call Shell("cmd.exe /C perl a.pl c:\temp", vbNormalFocus)

📢 Call-to-Action: Share your experience and engage with us!

Now that you have the solution to the issue you were facing, it's time to put it into practice! Execute your desired command in Command Prompt using Excel VBA and let us know how it went. 😄

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Happy coding! 💻✨🙌

Note: When copying and pasting code snippets, make sure to adjust the paths and filenames as necessary for your specific use case.