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For reasons explained in the Introduction to DDE, SpecView only supports the getting of data using the DDE Advise (or 'Hot' Link method).

DDE Request is not supported for one-off conversations.

Data can be Set into Instruments using the DDEPoke mechanism.

DDEExecute is not supported.

NOTE:  The CF_TEXT format is the only format supported by SpecView.  All data is sent in this text form.

SpecView must be in Runtime Mode and showing a GDW for DDE Server activity.  If the SpecView is taken out of Runtime Mode, then all DDE links are terminated.

SpecView DDE can support multiple simultaneous clients, requesting the same data items, and at different speeds.

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