MT4 external exec call function ?

Hi guys,

Is there a way to call and execute external files from MT4 scripts ?

Thanks in advance

Take a look at the way this script is written. Put it in the scripts directory and try it. Hope this helps.

Thanks nvwine,
I was thinking about a shell function but couldnt fint parameters for the function.
Ill check it

Bye

no, i get
2006.08.17 15:37:38 shell esterna USDCHF,H1: dll calls are not allowed; 'c:\windows\system32\shell32.dll'-'ShellExecuteA'

I found anyway this tool interesting to find out functions into dll

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dll_export_viewer.html

I looked in internet for ShellExecuteA parameters. They llook fine, but doesnt work.
Ill look more, but if anybody has quicker suggestion is appreciated

I think this error is because you do not have 'allow DLL imports' selected. To enable DLLs use the top menu select 'tools / options / expert advisors / allow DLL imports'

it works now , thanks.
But I modified the parameter type for the directory, otherwise didint work if the file is in a specif path.
and the \, have to be put in additional ': like c:'\'programs'\'... etc
Just information

int ShellExecuteA(int hWnd,int lpVerb,string lpFile,int lpParameters,string lpDirectory,int nCmdShow);
//---- we need to close import definition here
int fatto=0;
#import
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| script program start function |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int start()
{
int RIS;
//---- let's do it!
if(fatto==0)
{
fatto=1;
RIS = ShellExecuteA(0,0,"yourfile.doc",0,"C:'\'Documents and Settings'\'user22'\'Desktop'\'",5);
}
Alert(RIS);
return(0);