PRB: Windows REQUEST Function Not Working With Excel

ID Number: Q26234

2.03 2.10 3.00 3.10

WINDOWS

Summary:

SYMPTOMS

The REQUEST function does not work correctly with Excel. The

request message is received, however, Excel does not process the

WM_DDE_DATA message that is sent back.

RESOLUTION

The fResponse bit must also be set in the WM_DDE_DATA message (bit

12). This bit tells Excel that the data message is in reply to a

REQUEST function and not an ADVISE function. If

"lpddeup->fResponse=1" is added, the REQUEST function should work

correctly.

Additional reference words: TAR68222 2.x 2.03 2.10 3.00 3.10 3.x