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Subject: Re: running an external executable
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"JH " <jhlaks@colorado.edu> wrote in message <h9jvf0$mt3$1@fred.mathworks.com>...
> Does anyone know how to get an executable to run by using it's full path?  The command in question looks something like this:
> 
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> system('C:\Documents and Settings\Fast\FAST.exe')
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Apparently, the problem is the spaces in the path and it generates the following error:
> 
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> 'C:\Documents' is not recognized as an internal or external command, 
> operable program or batch file. 
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Is there a way around this problem?  Putting everything in a location that has a path with no spaces is not really an option.
> 
> Thanks!


Try

system('"C:\Documents and Settings\Fast\FAST.exe"')

OK I guess that is hard to see but enclose your string in double quotes then enclose that in single quotes.

Hope This Helps

Donn