sending a msgbox to another computer

[jassrs]

Can anyone help me figure out how to send a msgbox to another computer.
Example... I am writing a small form so the users can request something. I want it to be sent to me over the network and "popup" on my screen so they do not have to call me. Any help????

 

[ESquared]

Why not send an email instead of a popup?

If you do want to send a message you could possibly use NET SEND, native to NT/2k/XP.

-E

 

[jassrs]

My supervisor and myself dont keep our outlook open all the time. So I am looking for the "popup" approach.

 

[ESquared]

So what about net send? I just tried it here and it works fine.

You could also just keep your outlook open all the time!

Alternately, write a program that checks once a minute for files to appear in a specific directory on the network, and creates popups with the contents of each one (deleting the file in the process). On your client machines, put the message text into a file at this location.

Or use an instant messenger service like Yahoo or AIM or something.

 

[snotmare]

Hello jassrs!

I agree with ESquared that the netsend is your easiest and best approach...

Dim objShell
Set objShell = CreateObject("wscript.shell")
objShell.run("net send ComputerName This is my message!")
Set objShell = Nothing

Good luck!

He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. - King Solomon

 

[strongm]

Mailslots would also work (although more complex to code)