>I am not sure if this email got through before >so here is a test email Allow a couple hours before a repost, particularly on Thursdays on occasion. >I am trying to open up another application from my application >here is what I have so far. > >WINDOW #1, "Open Application (Test Window)" >DIM gFldrVRef,a$,@Vol%,fname$ >gFldrVRef = folder("Trohen Utilities:PlugIns:",system(_aplVol)) >a$ = "System Info" >RUN a$ > >But all I get on the screen is >WINDOW #1 from the source above If I read the Run statement info correctly, you are failing to specify the full path, and if not the full path then the vRefNum also. Try: RUN a$, gFldrVRef Or, perhaps a$ = "Trohen Utilities:PlugIns: System Info" RUN a$, system(_aplVol) ? And beware Trohen Horses. :) Robert Covington