Date:         Fri, 21 Mar 1997 15:21:35 -0000
Reply-To:     Richard Paterson <rpaterso@QEDI.QUINTILES.COM>
Sender:       "SAS(r) Discussion" <SAS-L@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU>
From:         Richard Paterson <rpaterso@QEDI.QUINTILES.COM>
Subject:      FILENAME - SOCKET access method
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Hi folks,
 
 
 
I am trying to get two basic SAS applications to communicate with each
other over a TCP/IP socket.  I am running SAS 6.11 TS20 Windows 3.1 on a
Novell network Netware 4.1.I have a *very* limited knowledge of networks.
 
 
 
 
 I have some code from the Changes and Enhancements 6.11 which should get
two applications talking :
 
 
 
/* code for the server application */
 
 
 
 filename local socket ':5000' server reconn=3;
 
 
 
data tcpip;
 
 infile local eov=v;
 
 input x $10;
 
 if v=1 then
 
 do;
 
   put "new connection recieved";
 
 end;
 
 
 
/* code for the client application */
 
filename remote socket  'hp720.unx.sas.com:5000';
 
 
 
 
 
data _null_;
 
  file remote;
 
  do i=1 to 10;
 
   put i;
 
 end;
 
run;
 
 
 
The code for the server seems to work correctly (in that the server
application is looking for clients wanting to connect) When it comes to
the client code I am not sure exactly  what value should the
*hostname:port* should take. I tried inserting my IP address i.e.
'192.168.20.2:5000' but with no success. The client crashes with no
meaningful errors.
 
 
 
I realise I may need to be more specific but my limited knowledge in
networks is a hindrance. Any help in getting two apps communicating, even
very simply (as above) would be most appreciated.
 
 
 
Many thanks for your time.
 
 
 
Richard Paterson