C$DESKTOP

The C$DESKTOP library routine allows to perform desktop operations like open/edit, print and mailto. It is useful to open or print a file with the associated application as well as to open the default email client with a pre-compiled email ready to be sent.

Syntax:

CALL "C$DESKTOP" USING opCode                          parameters                  GIVING returnCode

Parameters:

opCode	It is the function to be executed. Valid values, defined in isgui.def, are:
	CDESKTOP-BROWSE	Browse for a resource
	CDESKTOP-EDIT	Edit a file with the associated application
	CDESKTOP-MAIL	Open the email client
	CDESKTOP-OPEN	Open a file with the associated application
	CDESKTOP-PRINT	Print a file with the associated application
parameters	Parameters depend on the opcode.

Return code:

returnCode definition and meaning depend on the opcode.

Example - Print a PDF file using the associated application:

call "c$desktop" using cdesktop-print "C:\Temp\print_2017_001.pdf".