communication between console window and a form in VB net

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Hi

 

I am trying to create a vb .NET windows application where I can also have a console window displayed in addition to the form.

 

The idea is that if I type

 

app1.exe

 

then application will start up as a window application only. But if I type

 

app1.exe /b

 

then the application wiil start up a window application but I will als have a DOS console window up such that I can send commands from it to the form.

 

Anyone knows how to:

 

a - How to start a dos window from a windows application (I don't have a console application)

b- How to change focus between the form and the DOS window.

c- How to send commands back and forth.

 

Thanks