Interprocess communication using file i/o

[curious_mind]

I want to exchnage data between two windows applications. Could it be done through file i/o? Also explored TCP, UDP ,pipes etc. But I am looking for simpler method.

 

[dick_freebird]

Don't know about WinXX but in Unix this is a done thing. Like feeding command line (or other) input streams to a simulator by

tail -f myBuffer | my simulator >&myLog


The simulator just sits there with its mouth open waiting for another dollop of "go do".

 

[betwixt]

+1 for Linux in that respect and I love Dick's explanation!
I haven't used Windoze for years but I would imagine it has similar capability. If you do use files for IO, make sure you check for their existence before reading and especially make sure they don't contain old information as your application starts reading for the first time.

Brian.

 

[FvM]

The method has been definitely used by some old Windows apps.

 

[BradtheRad]

Possible methods:

* The clipboard. To do more than simple copy and paste text requires detailed knowledge how to access clipboard and the involved programs.

* Scripting. Maybe Windows provides templates and examples. Or else you must seek tutorials and utility programs.