Agilent ChemStation Dynamic Data Exchange Technical Note

About this manual

This document provides examples of using Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) to link the Agilent ChemStation software for UV-visible spectroscopy with other Microsoft Windows applications. The first example shows how to use a Visual Basic program as a client to remotely control and monitor the ChemStation server. The second example demonstrates how the ChemStation can act as a client to transfer tabular data to Microsoft Excel.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Requirements
• Principles of DDE
• Server example—from command line interface to Agilent ChemStation
• Example macros for selected tasks
• Client example—transfer of tabular Agilent ChemStation data to Excel

Frequently asked questions

What operating systems support Dynamic Data Exchange for Agilent ChemStation?

Dynamic data exchange links applications running on Microsoft Windows and NT operating systems.

How long does the Visual Basic example wait after starting the Agilent ChemStation?

The program waits for 90 seconds before proceeding after initiating the start of the application.

What specific condition must be met before a sample or standard measurement can begin?

A blank must be measured before any sample or standard measurement is performed.