How to set up a Winsock UDP socket?

Question

I want to create a Winsock UDP socket that only sends data to a client. I want the kernel to choose an available port for me. On the other hand, I want to indicate which local I

Answer 1

Not a direct "HowTo", but I have been using an open source library called "ACE (Adaptive Communication Environment" for all my TCP and UDP socket programming and found it very useful and powerful. It takes a "software pattens" approach to providing building blocks to solve your particular problem. I was able to use their UDP encapsulation to connect to a given port and have replies sent to a free port chosen by the system. Alternatively you can specify the return port if you wish. ACE is available here: ACE Homepage