TCPRecv Parameter maxlen

[ccbamatx]

Can someone tell me the significance of the TCPRecv parameter maxlen? I know that it is required and I know that it is the maximum # of characters to receive.

But, if I have a string that is 10 bytes long and have maxlen set to 32, it will terminate anyway.

If I have a string that is 15,000 bytes long and have maxlen set to 32, I just have to keep reading and appending.

I can't see many circumstances, other than the old style fixed length variables, where I would know the exact length of the string that I am to receive.

Is there a efficiency issue here?

I guess I am asking, what is the optimum maxlen? And why?

Thanks,

CCB

[martin]

Can someone tell me the significance of the TCPRecv parameter maxlen? I know that it is required and I know that it is the maximum # of characters to receive.

But, if I have a string that is 10 bytes long and have maxlen set to 32, it will terminate anyway.

If I have a string that is 15,000 bytes long and have maxlen set to 32, I just have to keep reading and appending.

I can't see many circumstances, other than the old style fixed length variables, where I would know the exact length of the string that I am to receive.

Is there a efficiency issue here?

I guess I am asking, what is the optimum maxlen? And why?

Thanks,

CCB

Spend some time searching for MTU. Here's one that is a good starter.

[ccbamatx]

Martin... that helps. Thanks very much.