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    Make an exe to run alpha app

    You can make an exe to run alpha runtime and the end user would not be able to change start up options you need because it makes your own exe instead of alpha. Also, it is one of the ways to get your company name up top instead of alpha.

    You need a copy of vb or somebody with vb can make it for you in 10 minutes. Here is the code for VB-3(you would need to include the distributable bvrun300.dll with the exe. You can also select your own icon for the vb code. You can also put your app in any folder and start the runtime. this one runs the runtime in the same folder.


    Code:
     
    Sub Form_Load ()
     Dim upspath
    upspath = CurDir + "\alpha5.exe"
    upspath = upspath + " " + CurDir + "\sales.adb -TITLE=UpsLog by K&D Consulting"
    upspath = upspath + " -ICON=" + CurDir + "\KD.Ico"
    c = Shell(upspath, 3)
    End
    End Sub
    Dave Mason
    Dave Mason
    [email protected]
    Skype is dave.mason46

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    Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

    Dave,

    You can use vbscript as well. In this case it starts A5v5 and the switches can be added as done in your example.

    Code:
    'File: RunExe.vbs
    Set objShell = CreateObject("Wscript.Shell")
    upspath = "C:\Program Files\A5V5\alpha5.exe -NODBCHECK"
    objShell.exec(upspath)
    Save it as RunExe.vbs.

    However, this isn't an exe but you can use this also in Excel or Word (these are exe's :) ) as object code in VBA macro's.

    Note: The Windows scripting host must be active if you use it as a vbs. Some users deactivate the Windows scripting host for security reasons.
    Last edited by Marcel Kollenaar; 04-23-2007, 05:18 PM. Reason: Added Excel/Word reference
    Marcel

    I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
    ---- Confusius ----

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      #3
      Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

      Marcel,

      I have now converted this to vb6 which needs no dll file with it. The exe like i wrote it only uses 20kb. I offered if enough people wanted it to take the time to set up a txt, or dll file to be stored in the same folder that they could put their path in so the startup exe would read their path(s) and startup directions into the variable created. It is not worth it if only one or two want it. It would be easier for me to just make it and send it. I wold do this for grattus only.

      Dave
      Dave Mason
      [email protected]
      Skype is dave.mason46

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        #4
        Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

        Originally posted by DaveM View Post
        I have now converted this to vb6 which needs no dll file with it.
        The vbrun300.dll, that's the reason I referenced the vbscript. However the vbscript is not an exe and can be changed easy.

        Originally posted by DaveM View Post
        The exe like i wrote it only uses 20kb.
        Nice small.

        Originally posted by DaveM View Post
        I offered if enough people wanted it to take the time to set up a txt, or dll file to be stored in the same folder that they could put their path in so the startup exe would read their path(s) and startup directions into the variable created.
        It can be done with the VB/VBA privateprofilestring command to read an INI-file.

        Originally posted by DaveM View Post
        It is not worth it if only one or two want it. It would be easier for me to just make it and send it. I wold do this for grattus only.
        I hope you get it busy after your post and have to regulate it with a small fee. ;)
        Marcel

        I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
        ---- Confusius ----

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          #5
          Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

          vbrun300.dll is a file from microsoft that can be distributed free of charge.

          Dave
          Dave Mason
          [email protected]
          Skype is dave.mason46

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            Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

            I won't charge anyone on here a fee for the exe file if from this forum. It takes only a few minutes to make it and send it.

            needed:

            name for exe file like: Myapp.exe
            all alpha paths as you will install your app on a user computer.
            arguments like you need to make alpha start the way you want.

            Hope it helps you
            Dave Mason
            [email protected]
            Skype is dave.mason46

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              #7
              Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

              Hey Dave,

              My application name is CheckBookPro
              It resides in C:\CheckBookPro

              I have the Unlimited Run Engine and v9 Plaium installed on my desktop and laptop.

              Can you hook me up with an exe?

              I used Astrum to create an install setup for my laptop, however, I did not include a desktop icon. I tried creating a batch file and compiling it to an exe, however, the dos window opens and it looks like crap.

              I'm hiding everything at startup for I have my custom menus and toolbars running my app.

              I wish that when you compile an Alpha App, it would create a single exe.


              Thanks,
              Rudy
              Last edited by Rudy16; 08-22-2009, 06:09 PM.

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                Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

                rudy,

                I also need the icon you wish to use. I can imbed it in the exe and makes it better. I also need the exact startup string you are using for your app.
                like:
                c:\programfiles\a5v9\alpha5.exe -NOSPLASH -ETC

                My email is [email protected]


                .
                Dave Mason
                [email protected]
                Skype is dave.mason46

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                  #9
                  Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

                  Hi Dave,

                  I've attached a copy of my coins.ico. It's a Rar file. Right now I created a shortcut and use that. In my app, I hid everything because my Menus control everything. I also have hot spots that "show" and "hide" the Control Panel in case I have to tweek the system.

                  When I clicl on the shortcut, the Alpha Splash Screen appears first. If you can eliminate that, it would be appreciated.

                  Thanks for your help,

                  Rudy

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                    #10
                    Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

                    Originally posted by Rudy16 View Post
                    When I clicl on the shortcut, the Alpha Splash Screen appears first. If you can eliminate that, it would be appreciated.
                    From the controlpanel: tools/create shortcut

                    Also:

                    http://support.alphasoftware.com/alp...ne_Options.htm
                    Peter
                    AlphaBase Solutions, LLC

                    [email protected]
                    https://www.alphabasesolutions.com


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                      Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

                      Hi Peter,

                      That's exactly what I did. It gives you the Green Alpha Icon.

                      Thanks

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                        #12
                        Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

                        Originally posted by Rudy16 View Post
                        That's exactly what I did. It gives you the Green Alpha Icon.
                        Rudy,

                        Take a look at the attached image. The genie gives you options for splash screen, title and icon.
                        Peter
                        AlphaBase Solutions, LLC

                        [email protected]
                        https://www.alphabasesolutions.com


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                          #13
                          Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

                          Thanks Peter,

                          When I created my shortcuts, I did it in haste (did not take the time to look over the other tabs and parameters). Shame on me and thanks again to you.

                          By the way, GO CELTICS. I've been a Celtic fan since I was a kid. I use to take my childern to the old Boston Garden every year to see the Celtics play and spend a ton of money at the sporting goods store near the street entrance. Lets hope everyone stays healthy this year so we can make another run at the title.

                          Rudy
                          Last edited by Rudy16; 09-07-2009, 05:56 PM.

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                            #14
                            Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

                            Here is an exe to run an adb file named any. It has a reference to any.startup. It runs alpha5 runtime from the Program files to start the any.adb from whatever folder it resides in(be sure all the files are in your folder with the adb files). You can put your startup commands in any.startup and it will be read.

                            The code is quite simple in vb to make this and with an app name and supplied icon named whatever you want (like: myapp.ico) I can set it up for you.

                            if your path is other than the default installation for a5, please let me know?

                            I am also supplying the icon I used when making this exe. It is what shows up in windows when you run the exe.

                            Here is the simple code I used to make this exe in VB6

                            Code:
                            Private Sub Form_Load()
                            Dim exepath
                            Dim upspath
                            exepath = "C:\program files\a5v9 RunEngine"
                            upspath = exepath + "\alpha5.exe "
                            upspath = upspath + CurDir + "\any.adb -INCLUDE= any.startup"
                            c = Shell(upspath, 3)
                            End
                            End Sub
                            commands currently used in my own any.startup is:

                            -TITLE="Ups Desk 9.11 by K&D Consulting 352-302-2015"
                            -MAXIMIZE
                            -SPLASH = "splash.jpg"
                            -ICON = "log.ico"
                            -NOSYSMENU
                            .
                            Last edited by DaveM; 09-25-2009, 03:30 PM.
                            Dave Mason
                            [email protected]
                            Skype is dave.mason46

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                              #15
                              Re: Make an exe to run alpha app

                              Note: This seems to work well with v7 and up.


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                              Dave Mason
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                              Skype is dave.mason46

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