Running C++ program and Notepad

Question

How to open a notepad in C++ then still continue using the c++ program even when the notepad is open? I tried system("filename.txt") But I can't continue using the c++ program unless I close the notepad file. is this possible?

Answer 1

You didn't write on what OS you're on but on windows you can use

system("start notepad.exe");

for example:

#include <iostream>

int main (void){

    system("start notepad.exe");
    std::string x;
    std::cin>>x;
    std::cout<<x;
    return 0;
}

the trick is the "start" command rather then just the filename

Answer 2

另外，您可以像这样使用ShellExecute ：

ShellExecute(NULL, "open", _T("notepad.exe"), NULL, NULL, SW_SHOWNORMAL);