_SHELLHIDE - QB64Official/qb64 GitHub Wiki
The _SHELLHIDE function hides the console window and returns any INTEGER code sent when a program exits.
Syntax
returnCode% = _SHELLHIDE(externalCommand$)
Parameter(s)
- The literal or variable STRING externalCommand$ parameter can be any external command or call to another program.
Description
- A QB64 program can return codes specified after END or SYSTEM calls.
- The returnCode% is usually 0 when the external program ends with no errors.
Example(s)
Shelling to another QB64 program will return the exit code when one is set in the program that is run.
returncode% = _SHELLHIDE("DesktopSize") 'replace call with your program EXE
PRINT returncode%
END
Explanation: To set a program exit code use an INTEGER parameter value after END or SYSTEM in the called program.