DDE Functions in a 32–bit Environment

This chapter contains information for DDE functions, as used in a Windows® 32–bit environment.

Personal Communications provides a 32-bit dynamic data exchange (DDE) interface that allows applications to exchange data. The exchange of data between two Windows® applications can be thought of as a conversation between a client and a server. The client initiates DDE conversations. The server in turn responds to the client. Personal Communications is a DDE server for the open sessions that Personal Communications is managing. For more information about DDE, refer to Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit Guide to Programming.
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If you use DDE functions with Visual Basic®, see Using DDE Functions with a DDE Client Application.

Personal Communications also supports 16-bit DDE applications. See DDE Functions in a 16-Bit Environment.