AdiIRC

_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*

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; 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)

  }

}

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