The Core Container Classes

The Active Channel Server COM objects all use two non-COM classes as collection objects.  Access to these non-COM class objects is provided through a standard dispinterface.  Successful use of the other COM classes requires a good understanding of these classes

List Class

stores information in a list using an integer index.  This class is much like an array.  The values can be any valid variant data type.

Dictionary Class

stores information in key/value pairs.  The keys can be strings.  The values can be any valid variant data type.

It is important to realize that these classes are not bona fide COM classes.  They exist only within other Active Channel Server COM classes.  The dispinterfaces are exposed through the associated property or collection name.


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