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The [_SHELLHIDE](_SHELLHIDE) function hides the console window and returns any [INTEGER](INTEGER) code sent when a program exits.
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## Syntax
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> returnCode% = [_SHELLHIDE](_SHELLHIDE)(externalCommand$)
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## Parameter(s)
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* The literal or variable [STRING](STRING) externalCommand$ parameter can be any external command or call to another program.
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## Description
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* A QB64 program can return codes specified after [END](END) or [SYSTEM](SYSTEM) calls.
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* The returnCode% is usually 0 when the external program ends with no errors.
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## Example(s)
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Shelling to another QB64 program will return the exit code when one is set in the program that is run.
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```vb
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returncode% = _SHELLHIDE("DesktopSize") 'replace call with your program EXE
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PRINT returncode%
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END
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```
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> *Explanation:* To set a program exit code use an [INTEGER](INTEGER) parameter value after [END](END) or [SYSTEM](SYSTEM) in the called program.
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## See Also
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* [SHELL (function)](SHELL-(function))
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* [SHELL](SHELL), [_HIDE](_HIDE)
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* [_CONSOLE](_CONSOLE), [$CONSOLE]($CONSOLE)
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* [SYSTEM](SYSTEM), [END](END)
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