[Resolved] Client-server Application

[corydg]

Hi, I need advice on what method to use for a client-server application. The server plays audio files and the client needs to send the information like "filename" and play, stop, pause commands. i was thinking of using winsock, but i'm having trouble programming it.

Thanks,

Cory G.

[Pino]

what problems are you having?

[corydg]

Actually, I guess my first question is can Winsock handle commands and data. this must be instant triggers. So as Soon as somebody presses play on the client, the server starts playing.

I really don't know where to begin. I've tried, but was never able, to receive commands or data more than once, without have to restart the program.

[Pino]

Ok well the answer is yes, winsock can handle data it can send files text string numbers etc. The question is how do you set up your triggers?

Well this is the way I would set this up. I would have the server application (Which will play the music files) and then the server relays to it commands these command you will make, so get a pen and paper and start jotting down commands, we dont want to send big long words because it takes too long (Lets think efficancy)

so....

a = Start
b = Stop
c = Pause

etc etc you make the commands

Now then what you would need to do on the server is interpret these commands, we use somthing called callbyname which will search the incomming text and see which command it is, it will then go to that command and the server will perform the action. Fairly simple. Theres more information on this, Here = http://winsockvb.com/article.php?article_id=25

Now then thats the theory behind the practical coding. if you are having problems with the winsock side of things then take a look at the links below, the first link shows a caht application, using the Winsock.Send method which is waht you will use to send commands to the server.

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=297308
http://winsockvb.com/article.php?article_id=15

They should get you on your way, it is very simple to do. You just have to think about where data is going. If you have any winsock problems please post i'd be happy to help. That or any more questions.

Pino

[corydg]

Thanks, This a a HUGE help,

Again,

Cory

[Pino]

Np, i enjoy helping with this kind of stuff, please if you get stuck post back

Pino