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Timeout while waiting for DDE response (Error 286)

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The other application in a DDE conversation did not respond within the time specified by the LinkTimeout property. This error has the following causes and solutions:

  • The other application isn't responding because it is waiting for a response from the user.

    Switch to that application, and close the dialog box or take an action corresponding to the message it displays.

  • The LinkTimeout property is set to a value that is too low.

    Try increasing the value.

  • The other application is too busy to respond to DDE messages.

    Try calling the DoEvents function before performing this DDE operation.