dde example

[tomsch1]

ok i need to use DDE to talk to myapp.exe, i need to send the app 2 peices of data and then retrieve the result.

i see stuff about server/client but i don't find anything really good at explaining what each is/does.

i need an example that doesn't involve loading a file in addition to executeing the program.

or i need something that explains DDE and labview better.

[Process_Systems]

Take a look in vi.lib/platform/dde.llb. You will find all of the dde vi's here. Also go to the Labview "help" menu, and search for dde. You will find examples of both send and recieve dde.
Hope this helps. Good luck

Dave

[tomsch1]

they only help if you are using access or excel.

the help topics don't answer what exactly the service, topic or anything else should be for other apps ie myapp.exe

[Process_Systems]

If necessary, I can dig into my archives and send you a couple of example files, but I have to go out of town for a couple of days, and these files are archived off site. I will not have time to hunt until probably Thursday. In the meantime, someone else may solve your problem for you. I will check this forum when I return, and if the problem still persists, I will dig out my archives (there are many, many archived files to look through).