The DDE API function list

The DDE API is based on the front call technique.

The DDE API is based on the front call technique as described in Front End Functions. All DDE functions are grouped in the WINDDE front end function module.

Table 1. DDE API functions
Function name Description
DDEConnect This function opens a DDE connection.
DDEExecute This function executes a command in the specified program.
DDEFinish This function closes a DDE connection.
DDEFinishAll This function closes all DDE connections, as well as the DDE server program.
DDEError This function returns DDE error information about the last DDE operation.
DDEPeek This function retrieves data from the specified program and document using the DDE channel.
DDEPoke This function sends data to the specified program and document using the DDE channel.