_Added in 2.9_

*$exec(filename, [nh], [arguments])*

Executes a program and returns the output, if any.

_See also [[/run]]._

_This identifier will block the AdiIRC user interface until the executed program is closed/finished._

*Parameters*

table(ktable).
|*Parameter*|*Description*|
| filename | Filename of the program to execute. |
| [nh] | n = minimize the window, h = hide the window. |
| [arguments] | Arguments to pass to the program. |

*Example*

<pre>
; Print all files and folders in the config folder:
alias testexec {

  ; Put the entire output into a variable.
  var %output = $exec(cmd.exe, h, /c dir $qt($adiircdir))
  var %s 0
  
  ; Loop the variable based on the $lf (newline) character.
  while (%s < $gettok(%output, 0, 10)) {  
    inc %s

    ; print the Nth line.
    echo -ag $gettok(%output, %s, 10)
  }
}
</pre>