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Message and Input Boxes 63
Input Box For Querying Simple Strings
The InputBox function queries simple strings from the user. It is therefore a simple
alternative to configuring dialogs. InputBox receives three standard parameters:
• An information text.
• A box title.
• A default value which can be added within the input area.
InputVal = InputBox("Please enter value:", "Test", "default value")
As a return value, the InputBox provides the string typed by the user.
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Other Functions
Beep
The Beep function causes the system to play a sound that can be used to warn the user of
an incorrect action. Beep does not have any parameters:
Shell
Beep ' creates an informative tone
External programs can be started using the Shell function.
Shell(Pathname, Windowstyle, Param)
Pathname defines the path of the program to be executed.
Windowstyle defines the window in which the program is started.
The following values are possible:
• 0 - The program receives the focus and is started in a concealed window.
• 1 - The program receives the focus and is started in a normal-sized window.
• 2 - The program receives the focus and is started in a minimized window.
• 3 - The program receives the focus and is started in a maximized window.
• 4 - The program is started in a normal-sized window, without receiving the focus.
• 6 - The program is started in a minimized window, the focus remains in the current
window.
• 10 - The program is started in full screen mode.