DDE - From EXCEL to FORMS

Hi!, I have used (DDE PACKAGE) to get data from EXCEL SHEETS into ORACLE FORMS, and it worked properly , my question is if there is a way or idea (Other than using TIMERS) to have a link between the - Very frequently changed EXCEL cells - and ORACLE FORMS that would keep intouch with the most recent updated EXCEL cells.
Please note that I could solve the problem using timers but that was against the overall performance.
Thanks,
Firas AlKhatib

Hi Firas AlKhatib
Pls Can U send me the form which transfers data from excel into forms?
I'll be gratefull to u...
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http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/forms/htdocs/webutil/howto_ole.html
Note 247606.1 How to Copy Records From a Form Into Excel
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declare
args client_ole2.list_type;
application client_ole2.obj_type;
vworkbooks client_ole2.obj_type;
vdoc     client_ole2.obj_type;
vworksheet     client_ole2.obj_type;
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So, to avoid this Can I loop somethingDid you try it? Maybe something like
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workbooks ole2.obj_type;
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args ole2.list_type;
worksheets OLE2.OBJ_TYPE;
worksheet OLE2.OBJ_TYPE;
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Author : Anantha Narayanan
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