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Cannot perform NetDDE with RSLinx on Windows
95/98
The information in this technote applies to:
Product:
RSLinx
Type:
Problem / Solution
Technote ID:
P687
Package/Mod
ule(s):
RSLinx for 95
Modified:
05/14/99
Revision(s):
N/A
Fixed In
Revision:
Sub-
System(s):
All DH
Technical Note Details:
Problem:
You will not be able to do NetDDE from one Windows 95 Computer to
another Windows 95 Computer with RSLinx.
Cause:
RSLinx is looking for a DDESHARE Name in the Syntax that is needed
for the Link item. Windows 95 does not have a DDESHARE Utility to
create a DDESHARE. WINtelligent Linx created the DDESHARE when
the DDE Topic was created.
Solution:
Preferred Solution - Use RSLinx Gateway and Remote OPC. This will
require an OPC client such as RSView32 (v6.1x or later) or RSTools
used in conjunction with RSJunctionBox for OPC (v1.6 or later of
RSJunctionBox). There will also be an OPC AutomationDLL available
as part of the RSLinx SDK package.