TCP read and write simultaneously

[FLng]

I'm new to TCP communications, so please correct me if you see mistakes.

I'm trying to read analog voltages and send the data out as a TCP packet.  I've successfully done this.

However, I want to also be able to read an incoming TCP packet and generate a digital signal.  I'm not sure how to do this.

I've attached the files below.  I simply tried to use the same connection ID and a TCP Read.vi.  This portion of the code is located at the lower left corner of the timed-loop.

Does this look correct?  I am not convinced this will work.

[MikeS81]

Hi FLng,

you can read and write simultanelously. You can build a connection from client to server, then you can write from client to server and from server to client. In you case i don't see the second writer. Where do you get the data from which you want to read in your timed loop?

Mike

[CoastalMaineBird]

I have a blog post (link below) which covers this - look for "Beginner's Guide to TCP".

In short, a TCP connection is like a telephone connection: you can send both ways without problems.

You use the same CONN ID to go both ways. 

[FLng]

MikeS81,

You were right.  I forgot to include the other TCP write.  I've figured out the communication.  Thanks for the response.

[FLng]

Steve,

Thanks for the response. I've figured out the TCP communication, but read your link anyways.  I think you did a really good job breaking the TCP communication down to simple basics.

To all readers who came to this posting trying to learn about TCP communication,

Read Steve's description at http://tipsandtricks.culverson.com/?p=8