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Re: Looking for Excel/DDE interface information



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Since you're more familiar with VC++, is there some compelling reason to
do it in Excel? I've written some code that "spoofs" the Excel DDE
interface. That way, you can get the data directly into your program and
do with it what you will?

Allan
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cash@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> I hope someone can point me in the correct direction.
> 
> I'm looking for information on realtime importing of data into Excel
> from the Omega Server.  I just got their API to try, but am a bit
> unfamiliar with DDE and Excel.  I am quite familiar with VC++.
> 
> Does anyone have examples of doing interfaces?  My initial objective
> is this:  I want a simple spreadsheet with the following columns
> dynamically updated:
> SYMBOL
> LAST
> CHG
> BID
> ASK
> BIDSIZE
> ASKSIZE
> LAST TRADE - Price and Size
> 2 TRADEs ago  - Price and Size
> 3 TRADEs ago  - Price and Size
> 
> This would update with every tick.  (Much like a Track Machine).
> 
> Anyone have any suggestions, guidance, etc?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Cash
> 
> "Mortimer! Tell them to turn those machines back on!"