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Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:25:29 +0100
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On 11/26/2013 11:50 AM, tolkamp wrote:
> Is it possible to start an other apllication (eg Microsoft Word) within an ADA program? If so, how do I do it?


Another option is the GNATCOLL.Scripts package:

http://docs.adacore.com/gnatcoll-docs/scripting.html

I know it's not exactly what you're asking for, but it does provide a
method to start an external proces.

:o)

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