Use DDE connection in an activeX DLL

[annach7]

Hello!
I am trying to connect with DDE with an application in an activeX DLL, but I got the message that "Operation not valid in an activeX DLL" when I set "txtDDE.LinkMode = 2", in a textbox property in a hidden form.

I want manual link, not automatic.
Does anyone know whether it is possible from VB and activeX control to use DDE to connect with another application?
And if yes, how???

thank you!!!!

Any suggestion is very welcomed!

Anna

[dzzie]

i think a coworker did it once using DDE APi calls