macOS Launch Program in C++

[iWill]

So i want to be able from a C++ program to launch another program. I'm sure it's possible (no?) but I've searched all over the internet without success. Can anyone here help me out?

 

[4np]

So i want to be able from a C++ program to launch another program. I'm sure it's possible (no?) but I've searched all over the internet without success. Can anyone here help me out?

I don't know c++ that well but I'm sure there is some 'exec' or 'system' function available?

 

[iMeowbot]

To create a subprocess: man 2 fork

To replace the subprocess (if you use fork()) or the main process with another program: man 2 execve and man 3 exec

To run a subprocess via the shell (easier, but you get less control and feedback): man 3 system

 

[iWill]

will this work on any OS?

 

[iMeowbot]

will this work on any OS?

Not necessarily, although there are lots of helper libraries around to help compatibility. fork()/exec() and system() are for Unix-like operating systems.

For windows, you would typically want the spawnl() etc. family of functions, or CreateProcess() and friends.

 

[bbarnhart]

In the Windows world you call CreateProcess(...).

I didn't see read of iMeowbot's answer. I forgot about the run-time library. I'm always using the Win32 API.

 

[iWill]

FINALLY!!Found a great website.
In case other people have the same fustrating problem as i do here's the site:
http://faq.cprogramming.com/cgi-bin/smartfaq.cgi?answer=1044654269&id=1043284392