[FAQTS] Python Knowledge Base Update -- July 31st, 2000

[Fiona Czuczman]

Hi Guys,

Yet another instalment of entries into http://python.faqts.com

regards,

Fiona


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IDLE startup error on WinNT/Win2K - "tcl80.dll not found"
http://www.faqts.com/knowledge-base/view.phtml/aid/5107
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David Goggin
http://x56.deja.com/getdoc.xp?AN=646656643&CONTEXT=964987060.1387921411&hitnum=3

This entry addresses the error message received when starting IDLE that 
begins "The dynamic link library tcl80.dll could not be found in the 
specified path c:\program files\python\DLLs;.;(etc.)".

Apparently the installation process for Python 1.5.2 sometimes fails to 
make necessary additions to the PATH. The result is the error message 
given above whenever IDLE is started. 

To remedy this, add the following to the PATH environment variable:

   C:\Program Files\Python;C:\Program Files\Tcl\bin

On WinNT/Win2K, the PATH can edited by right clicking "My Computer", 
selecting properties, and clicking "Environment Variables" (it's on the 
Advanced tab in Win2K).


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How can I connect to a Windows DDE Server via Python?
http://www.faqts.com/knowledge-base/view.phtml/aid/5111
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Fiona Czuczman
Penfold

This is fairly easy using the dde module that comes with Mark Hammonds 
ever invaluable win32all distribution.

http://starship.python.net/crew/mhammond/

Once you've grabbed it look at files in the win32/demos/dde subdirectory 
of your Python directory.  You'll see connecting as a DDE client is a 
piece of cake.

I'm not sure how warm/hot DDE links can be implementing using it but 
static requests and Execs are no problem.