TerminateThread() which is calling Interop dll function.

[_T No name]

hi. i have one itnerop dll which i am using in a MFC application. i use the function of dll in a thread created in main application. At some event i want to TerminateThread() when i do that my dll function got hanged. when control comes to that function it looses its control. can anyone tell me what exactly happens in this senario and is TerminateThread() can be used in this manner Plz help Thanks

[CPallini]

TerminateThread is evil and should never be used (you may use it just as extreme measure). You should use an alternative way to terminate your thread. :)

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[_T No name]

what are the other ways possible in MFC plz tell me.... i have used AfxBeginThread() to create the thread

[CPallini]

You should read this assay [^]. :)

If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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[Cool_Dev]

As its not a UI thread, better to use an CEvent in MFC to check when to exit the thread..

[CPallini]

Cool_Dev wrote:

As its not a UI thread, better to use an CEvent

But first make sure you've read the "Avoid CMutex, CEvent, CSemaphore and CCrticalSection" assay. :)

If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles]

[_T No name]

Thanks to all of you for ur links and advices :) i will read all the eassays and then decide which will be approriate method to do my requirement. Thakx

[CPallini]

You are welcome. :)

If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles]

[Cool_Dev]

go for windows APIs for Events instead of using MFC.. no other better ways to request a worker thread to terminate itself..