Rockwell Automation 2755 AdaptaScan Software - Manual (Page 186)

Chapter
14
Dynamic Data Exchange
This chapter describes how to exchange data between the
AdaptaScan Configuration Software and other Windows applications
that support Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE).
Section Page
Overview 14–1
DDE Format 14–2
DDE Topics 14–2
Read Performance in Excel 14–3
Read LED Status in Excel 14–4
Read Label Data in Excel 14–5
Read Match or Package Count in Excel 14–5
Writing Excel Data to a Reader 14–6
Excel Read Example 14–7
DDE Through an AdaptaScan Serial Port 14–8
The AdaptaScan configuration software allows you to exchange data
and commands with other application software that supports DDE
such as Microsoft Excel
t. Both software applications must be
running at the same time. DDE is supported by numerous
applications, including:
•
RSI Win series of software
•
RSDATA.vbx
•
Winlinks
•
WinView
•
Custom Visual Basic Drivers
•
Microsoft Excel
•
Microsoft Access
•
Microsoft Word
Data can be either read from or written to the Reader depending
upon the DDE function of the software. When data is read, the
Reader data (such as label data) is provided to other software. When
data is written, the Reader stores the data (such as match table rule)
or performs a function (such as reset counters).
Reader data is identified by a topic name and an address or instance
number. Providing other software packages with the Reader topic
name and address/instance allows the software to access the
corresponding data.
Note: The Monitor dialog must be closed before executing the DDE.
Chapter Objectives
Overview