Launch File

Use this command to launch a file from a toolbar icon or a context-sensitive cell action. For example, you can embed the Launch File command in the Command parameter of the Action Data View function. For more information, see Action. The file opens in a new tab within the client. Items launched using Launch commands are independent to the .lvapp from which the item is launched. This command is specific to Longview Apps.

Note: You cannot use the Launch File command in batch mode.

Launch File "File Name"                                                

where:

• FileName is the name of the file. FileName may include a path. The file will open using the default application set in the client operating system.

Launch File "My File.docx"
Launch File "Z:\Personal\ExcelFiles\MyWorkbook.xlsx"
Launch File "\\ca123\Corp_Shared\QA\My Document.docx"