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Old 02-08-2008
msgrcv : Invalid argument

Hi All,

Please guide me how to get rid :

msgrcv : Invalid argument.

I am using message queues: msgsnd and msgrcv,

I am able to send through msgsnd and receive through msgrcv, but at times i get the belo error.

msgrcv : Invalid argument.
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Old 02-08-2008
Two conditions can cause that error:
1. message queue identifier is not valid
2. message length is less than zero

You will have to post your code in order to get more help.
 
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