GetObject Function

Syntax

GetObject([File$][, Class$])

Group

Object

Description

Get an existing object of type Class$ from File$. Use Set to assign the returned object to an object variable.

Pocket PC

Not supported.

Sandbox

Sandbox mode blocks this function.

Parameters Description

File$ This is the file where the object resides. If this is omitted then the currently active object for Class$ is returned.

Class$ This string value is the application's registered class name. If this application is not currently active it will be started. If this is omitted then the application associated with the file's extension will be started.

Sub Main
    Dim App As Object
    Set App = GetObject(,"WinWrap.CppDemoApplication")
    App.Move 20,30 ' move icon to 20,30
    Set App = Nothing
    App.Quit       ' run-time error (no object)
End Sub

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Parameters	Description
File$	This is the file where the object resides. If this is omitted then the currently active object for Class$ is returned.
Class$	This string value is the application's registered class name. If this application is not currently active it will be started. If this is omitted then the application associated with the file's extension will be started.