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Links[]
gives a list of all MathLink connections that are currently open.

Links[patt]
lists only links whose names match the specified string pattern.

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Links returns a list of LinkObject objects.

Basic Examples (3)

List of all MathLink connections ending in "shm" that are currently open:

Use LinkCreate to create a MathLink connection:

The newly created link appears in the list of open connections:

Obtain the name of the link object used to invoke Mathematica:

Get the LinkObject:

$ParentLink $CurrentLink Streams LinkReadyQ LinkLaunch LinkClose LinkObject

Setting Up External Functions to Be Called from Mathematica

Mathematica Session Information

MathLink API

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