RTD()

Syntax. RTD(progID,server,topic1,[topic2],...)

Definition. This function retrieves real-time data from a program that supports COM automation.

Arguments

  • progID (required). A string specifying the class name (progID) of a registered COM automation add in.

  • server (optional). The computer on which the add-in will run. This can be a local computer or a network computer.

  • topic1, [topic2],... (the first parameter is required). Parameters that specify the requested real-time data.

Note

Strings have to be enclosed in quotation marks if they are not cell references.

Background. If this function cannot find a valid real-time data server, it returns the #N/A error.

If the server is a local computer, you can omit this argument (enter a space between the commas) ...

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