Instant message system (1 Viewer)

[Andy74]

Hello everybody

I tried to search in the forum and internet but no results: I would like to include in my project an instant messaging system, i.e. a simple form wher you can type a text and send to another user of the database. I have a database with about 40-50 connected users, with a SQL server back-end, each user with its own Ms Access front end. I remember many years ago the "Net Send" command in DOS but it looks is now disappeared. Any idea on how to do this?

Andy

 

[June7]

Maybe. Review https://www.net-send.net/

 

[gemma-the-husky]

I used the message system discussed in the Access CookBook.

It used a form with a timer to poll for new messages, but I think the timer adversely affected performance in the database.

That book is excellent. It discusses real world problems, some of which are now part of access - such as anchoring and re-sizing controls to form edges.

 

[Andy74]

Thanks, I will try to have a look at this. Sounds interesting.

 

[isladogs]

Also have a look at this example at another forum Almost Instant Messenger

 

[Gasman]

We used this for a while in my last place of work? Not Access, but still?

http://lanmsngr.sourceforge.net/