# Program Launcher ActiveX control

The Program Launcher ActiveX control provides the system with the ability to launch third-party applications from within the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application.

Use the Program Launcher ActiveX control to:

- Launch a specified instance of an application with optional command parameters
- Control focus of launched application(s), bringing the desired application to the foreground under application control
- Close specific applications launched using the control

## See also

Connections for the Program Launcher ActiveX control

Program Launcher ActiveX control connections for FoxIt Reader

ProgramParameter connection examples