Application.DDEExecute method (Project)
Performs actions or runs commands in another application through dynamic data exchange (DDE).
Syntax
expression. DDEExecute( _Command_, _TimeOut_ )
expression A variable that represents an Application object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Command | Required | String | The command to carry out in another application. |
| TimeOut | Optional | Variant | The number of seconds to wait for the other application to execute before proceeding. The default value is 5. |
Return value
Boolean
Remarks
If your macro displays a dialog box in another application, you may need to increase the default value for Timeout.
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