Fred Springfield wrote to All on 11-05-1999

FS> How can I start a PM type of program so that it is minimized?
FS> 
FS> I have made an object for it, but the MINIMIZED=YES parameter in
FS> the setup string has no effect on it at all.  Also, the Session page
FS> in the settings notebook shows the minimized option checked, but the
FS> whole page is grayed out due to it being a PM style of program.
FS> 
FS> I have also tried changing the object data after the program is
FS> open, but this also does not do anything--unlike the window controls
FS> which will minimize it if you click on the minimized option on the
FS> menu, with a mouse.
FS> 
FS> The program in question happens to be Post Road Mailer, which I am
FS> trying to start from a rexx control program in such a way that it
FS> is not visible on the desktop.  The control program wants PRM to
FS> just send out queued up messages, and then quit--without appearing
FS> on the desktop. 

Fred, open the properties folder.  On the Progam page, change the
"program.exe" to read "program.ex" then go to the next page and all the
boxes are available.  Set the min/max and wahtever else you want (make
sure it still indicates an OS/2 session) then go back and change the
spelling of "program.ex" to the correct name.  Cloase the folder and
press on. 

Will Honea 
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