Description Using the DDE Command action, AutoMate™ can act as a DDE client, with the ability to send DDE requests and commands to Server applications. Most popular Windows applications provide support for DDE, including Microsoft Word, Symantec’s ACT!, WinFax Pro and many more. The formal definition of DDE, or dynamic data exchange is "an established protocol for exchanging data through active links between applications that run under Microsoft Windows."

DDE Command dialog

Parameters

Application Name
Enter the Application Name as it should be identified on the DDE subsystem. This is an application specific setting. If you are unsure about what to use in this parameter, contact your application vendor.

Application Topic
Enter the Application Topic you wish to use as it should be identified on the DDE subsystem. This is an application specific setting. If you are unsure about what to use in this parameter, contact your application vendor.

Link Item
Enter the Link Item you wish to use as it should be identified on the DDE subsystem. This is an application specific setting. If you are unsure about what to use in this parameter, contact your application vendor.

Notes

Dynamic Data Exchange provides a channel for two Windows applications to communicate. Using Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE), one application -- referred to as the client application - can request information from, or send commands to, another application, referred to as the server application. The server application then processes the request from the client application. The server performs a task, such as updating data, or returning requested information to the client, such as an element of data maintained by the server application.

AutoMate’s DDE capabilities should only be used by an experienced individual or one who is interested in becoming experienced with the use of DDE communications.

For more information on the DDE commands supported by a particular software product, see the applications manual or contact the software’s manufacturer.

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