Be sure that the system where you will develop or distribute your application is properly configured to run the program name you specify. Usually, the program should be stored in a directory that is listed on your PATH statement.
In OS/2, you can run .EXE and .COM files directly. REXX programs and command files must be interpreted through CMD.EXE. To run a command file or REXX program using a Program Starter, enter CMD.EXE for the Program Name setting. For the Program Input setting, enter /C or /K followed by the full path to the command file or program.
For more information on the /C or /K parameters, enter HELP START at an OS/2 command prompt.