network messages

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CyberDwarf

Hi y'all

Anyone out there ever tried sending network messages (eg, popups to request
logoff) to users who are logged in and using an Access app (in our case an
ADE)?

I've done this sorta stuff using sockets, but never specifically with Access
apps. I need to contact only those users who are actively in our ADE.

Just wondered if anyone has done it

TIA

Steve
 
CyberDwarf said:
Hi y'all

Anyone out there ever tried sending network messages (eg, popups to
request logoff) to users who are logged in and using an Access app (in our
case an ADE)?

I've done this sorta stuff using sockets, but never specifically with
Access apps. I need to contact only those users who are actively in our
ADE.

Just wondered if anyone has done it
Click to expand...

I've used a Timer in an always-open Form to check a Table in the Server and
determine whether there are messages for the user, or shutdown warnings. It
seemed simple way to communicate with the users.

Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
 
Hi Steve,

I use the same idea that Larry mentions (timer in an always open form to
check a table for messages). I have an example that I can send to you, if you
send me a private e-mail message. My e-mail address is available at the
bottom of the contributor's page indicated below in my signature. Whatever
you decide, please do not post your e-mail address (or mine) to a newsgroup
reply; doing so will only attract the unwanted attention of spammers.


Tom Wickerath
Microsoft Access MVP

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
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Thanks guys for your rapid response.

Why does my brain always look for the complicated solution? ;-D

Steve
 
Hi Steve,

I received your private message, and have replied with an attached .zip
file. Please let me know if you receive the file okay. I have found in the
past that messages with .zip file attachments are sometimes rejected by some
companies and/or mail services. I can try resending, with a changed file
extension, if necessary.


Tom Wickerath
Microsoft Access MVP

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
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