[Resolved] Launch external exe from GE interface

EDIT: RESOLVED: Here
 
Hi folks,
 
Is there any way to do this? I am trying to launch a small application that takes time-lapsed photos via a webcam. I am using this:
 
http://code.google.com/p/chronolapse/
 
I want to be able to stop and start it at will from within the GE interface.
 
I tried setting it up as an additional program (can't remember the proper name of this - but sits in the menu with screensaver, theme picker etc)
 
The problem is, it robs focus from GE, as launches window on desktop.
 
The developer's been great - trying to get it to launch "hidden" without robbing focus, but I think this is proving a nightmare for him.
 
I can write 2 bat files: one to launch the app and one to kill it. However - is there any way to force gameex to maintain focus when the app is launched (killing it doesn't effect focus)
 
I did try /min /hide etc in the bat, but didn't stop it robbing focus.
 
I relaise that focus issues are probably the bain of you guys' lives!!
 
Thanks