a network DX item?

May 2, 2003 11:23 AM from

not sure what it would be or be called but Id like to find a little item to put on my desktop that would show net traffic. Either like blinking modem lights or maybe even just a digital in/out rate display.

Can someone pls point me in the right direction?
Thx in advance
Just Jess

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Reply #1 May 2, 2003 11:58 AM from

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Just Jess: The only real way I know to do this is to use DXScript to tap into the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation). With that you can get the performance info which is available in the System Monitor in a DX object. To get flashing lights you would basically need an object to read the data at regular intervals and then it could change it's state depending on if traffic is high, medium or low.

I have been planning to make just such an object for a short while now. Also planning to write a brief turorial on how it was created and where I got the info from.

If I have time this weekend I will attempt a simple object demonstrating how.

Reply #2 May 2, 2003 2:02 PM from

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That would be great since to be honest know zilch about scripting myself (hangs head in shame) Will keep my eye''s open for it.
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Reply #3 May 5, 2003 4:44 AM from

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OK. It is up. The documentation is underway. Not sure when that'll be finished. I got a bit carried away with the object.

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