calling an external C program from QB64 & getting back results?

[SpriggsySpriggs]

Thanks Spriggsy, that sounds like just what the doctor ordered. 
I'm just about out of time for today - will check back soon and let you know how that's working...

Oh, I actually forgot that the Mac and Linux versions both use a file for stderr (but not for stdout). However, you'll most likely be using the Windows portion anyways.