Specifications

RSLinx – Training Guide A - 3
NetDDE Configuration with RSLinx, RSView32, and
EXCEL
The information in this technote applies to:
Product:
RSView32
Type:
Application Note
Technote ID:
Q528
Package/Mod
ule(s):
Works
Modified:
02/16/99
Revision(s):
5.01.23
Fixed In
Revision:
Sub-
System(s):
Dynamic Data Exchange
Technical Note Details:
Background:
This application note covers the following NetDDE examples:
RSView32 connecting to RSLinx
RSView32 connecting to RSView32
EXCEL 97 connecting to RSView32
NetDDE common pitfalls
RSView32 connecting to RSLinx:
1. Configure RSLinx to communicate to the PLC.
2. Create a DDEshare name according to the RSLinx NetDDE help.
3. If you are using a Windows 95 box as the client run NetDDE.
4. Create a DDE node in RSView32 with the following information:
Application = \\computer_name\ndde$
Topic = dde_share_name
5. Create an RSView32 database tag using the DDE node and a PLC
address.
address = s:23