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.NET Forum / Languages / VB 6.0 >>> VB.NET / July 2006VB.NET and DDE
Yes, I know, it's not supported. BUT I'm sure some clever brain has figured out a mechanism to do so. I have a plethora of VB6 applications that all do DDE to an application. Yes, the application supports OLE - whoops, another belt and braces effort! - but it won't support talking to multiple server applications concurrently, nor, selecting a specific exe: just get the one your offered - can't persuade them to use the ROT - so I am condemned to using DDE in order to differentiate between apps using the topic. So, back to basics, has anyone coerced VB.NET into talking DDE? Thanks AG How about building a vb6 activex dll that's handling the DDE concersations, and call this dll from .NET > Yes, I know, it's not supported. BUT I'm sure some clever brain has figured > out a mechanism to do so. I have a plethora of VB6 applications that all do [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > AG I thought about that but there are issues. It is already an ActiveX dll and has to remain so. I might add, a HUGE Activex dll. However the caller is responsible for providing the form. I don't want to turn it into an activex exe because that gives me another set of issues to deal with and can break existing applcations. The nice thing is that is already designed as a class so if someone has managed to implement the DDE API calls then I could save myself a headach plus the books I need to define the API are 5000 miles away and very heavy to carry in an aeroplane I don't plan to catch for several months. > How about building a vb6 activex dll that's handling the DDE > concersations, and call this dll from .NET [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> >> AG Maybe this is helpful: http://www.angelfire.com/biz/rhaminisys/ddclient.html > I thought about that but there are issues. It is already an ActiveX dll and > has to remain so. I might add, a HUGE Activex dll. However the caller is [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >>> >>> AG Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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