LDAP Class

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The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Class is used to search, manage, and maintain internet directory servers.

Syntax

LDAP

Remarks

The LDAP Class supports both plaintext and Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) connections. When connecting over Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) the SSLServerAuthentication event allows you to check the server identity and other security attributes. The SSLStatus event provides information about the SSL handshake. Additional SSL-related settings are also supported through the Config method.

The LDAP Class implements a standard LDAP client as specified in RFC 1777, 2251, and other LDAP RFCs. Support for both LDAP v2 and v3 is provided.

The first step in using the class is specifying the ServerName, a DN (distinguished name) to bind as, and optionally a Password. Then you can call one or more of the class methods to act upon the server. Server responses normally are received through the Result event. The only exceptions are search requests that result in one or more SearchResult events, followed by a final SearchComplete event.

Attributes are set and returned through the Attributes properties. Other command arguments are specified through other properties. These are specified in detail in each method.

Search filters are to be specified as string arguments to the Search method. The format must be a standard LDAP search string as specified in RFC 1558. Other search attributes are set in properties, such as SearchScope, SearchTimeLimit, SearchSizeLimit, SearchReturnValues, and SearchDerefAliases.

The class operates synchronously by default (waits for a response before returning control to the caller); however, the class also may operate asynchronously (return control immediately), by setting Timeout to 0. Please refer to the Timeout property for more information.

Property List

The following is the full list of the properties of the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

Method List

The following is the full list of the methods of the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

Event List

The following is the full list of the events fired by the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

Config Settings

The following is a list of config settings for the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

AcceptData Property (LDAP Class)

This property indicates whether data reception is currently enabled.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetAcceptData();

Unicode (Windows)
BOOL GetAcceptData();

int ipworks_ldap_getacceptdata(void* lpObj);

bool GetAcceptData();

Default Value

TRUE

Remarks

This property indicates whether data reception is currently enabled. When false, data reception is disabled. Use the PauseData and ProcessData methods to pause and resume data reception.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

Boolean

Attributes Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the attributes for the current entry.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

IPWorksList<IPWorksLDAPAttribute>* GetAttributes();
int SetAttributes(IPWorksList<IPWorksLDAPAttribute>* val);

int ipworks_ldap_getattrcount(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setattrcount(void* lpObj, int iAttrCount);

char* ipworks_ldap_getattrtype(void* lpObj, int attrindex);
int ipworks_ldap_setattrtype(void* lpObj, int attrindex, const char* lpszAttrType);

int ipworks_ldap_getattrmodop(void* lpObj, int attrindex);
int ipworks_ldap_setattrmodop(void* lpObj, int attrindex, int iAttrModOp);

int ipworks_ldap_getattrvalue(void* lpObj, int attrindex, char** lpAttrValue, int* lenAttrValue);
int ipworks_ldap_setattrvalue(void* lpObj, int attrindex, const char* lpAttrValue, int lenAttrValue);

int GetAttrCount();
int SetAttrCount(int iAttrCount);

QString GetAttrType(int iAttrIndex);
int SetAttrType(int iAttrIndex, QString qsAttrType);

int GetAttrModOp(int iAttrIndex);
int SetAttrModOp(int iAttrIndex, int iAttrModOp);

QByteArray GetAttrValue(int iAttrIndex);
int SetAttrValue(int iAttrIndex, QByteArray qbaAttrValue);

Remarks

This property contains a collection of all of the attributes for the current entry. Each attribute's details are found in the fields of the LDAPAttribute type.

After a Search, this property will be populated with the attributes of each search result and can be read within the SearchResult event (one event for each resulting DN).

During a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Modify operation, this property describes the modifications that are to be made to the attributes. You may specify the attribute, the new value, and the operation to be executed by the server in this property.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

IPWorksLDAPAttribute

AuthMechanism Property (LDAP Class)

This property is the authentication mechanism to be used when connecting to the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetAuthMechanism();
int SetAuthMechanism(int iAuthMechanism);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetAuthMechanism();
INT SetAuthMechanism(INT iAuthMechanism);

LAM_SIMPLE(0), 
LAM_DIGEST_MD5(1), 
LAM_NEGOTIATE(2), 
LAM_KERBEROS(6), 
LAM_SASLEXTERNAL(7)

int ipworks_ldap_getauthmechanism(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setauthmechanism(void* lpObj, int iAuthMechanism);

int GetAuthMechanism();
int SetAuthMechanism(int iAuthMechanism);

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property specifies the authentication mechanism used. Possible values are as follows:

Data Type

Integer

Connected Property (LDAP Class)

This property shows whether the class is connected.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetConnected();

Unicode (Windows)
BOOL GetConnected();

int ipworks_ldap_getconnected(void* lpObj);

bool GetConnected();

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

This property is used to determine whether or not the class is connected to the remote host. Use the Connect and Disconnect methods to manage the connection.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

Boolean

DeleteOldRDN Property (LDAP Class)

This property controls whether the old RDN (Relative Distinguished Name) should be deleted.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetDeleteOldRDN();
int SetDeleteOldRDN(int bDeleteOldRDN);

Unicode (Windows)
BOOL GetDeleteOldRDN();
INT SetDeleteOldRDN(BOOL bDeleteOldRDN);

int ipworks_ldap_getdeleteoldrdn(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setdeleteoldrdn(void* lpObj, int bDeleteOldRDN);

bool GetDeleteOldRDN();
int SetDeleteOldRDN(bool bDeleteOldRDN);

Default Value

TRUE

Remarks

This property controls whether the old RDN should be deleted. It is used when ModifyRDN is called. The default value is True, which instructs the server to delete the old RDN.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Boolean

DN Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the distinguished name used as the base for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) operations.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetDN();
int SetDN(const char* lpszDN);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetDN();
INT SetDN(LPCWSTR lpszDN);

char* ipworks_ldap_getdn(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setdn(void* lpObj, const char* lpszDN);

QString GetDN();
int SetDN(QString qsDN);

Default Value

""

Remarks

This also includes the base object during LDAP searches.

The distinguished name is provided in string format, as specified by RFC 1779. Example. Setting DN:

LDAPControl.DN = "uid=TThompson,ou=Employees,dc=server" LDAPControl.DN = "Domain\Username"

Data Type

String

Firewall Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes a set of properties related to firewall access.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

IPWorksFirewall* GetFirewall();
int SetFirewall(IPWorksFirewall* val);

int ipworks_ldap_getfirewallautodetect(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setfirewallautodetect(void* lpObj, int bFirewallAutoDetect);

int ipworks_ldap_getfirewalltype(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setfirewalltype(void* lpObj, int iFirewallType);

char* ipworks_ldap_getfirewallhost(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setfirewallhost(void* lpObj, const char* lpszFirewallHost);

char* ipworks_ldap_getfirewallpassword(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setfirewallpassword(void* lpObj, const char* lpszFirewallPassword);

int ipworks_ldap_getfirewallport(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setfirewallport(void* lpObj, int iFirewallPort);

char* ipworks_ldap_getfirewalluser(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setfirewalluser(void* lpObj, const char* lpszFirewallUser);

bool GetFirewallAutoDetect();
int SetFirewallAutoDetect(bool bFirewallAutoDetect);

int GetFirewallType();
int SetFirewallType(int iFirewallType);

QString GetFirewallHost();
int SetFirewallHost(QString qsFirewallHost);

QString GetFirewallPassword();
int SetFirewallPassword(QString qsFirewallPassword);

int GetFirewallPort();
int SetFirewallPort(int iFirewallPort);

QString GetFirewallUser();
int SetFirewallUser(QString qsFirewallUser);

Remarks

This is a Firewall-type property, which contains fields describing the firewall through which the class will attempt to connect.

Data Type

IPWorksFirewall

Idle Property (LDAP Class)

This property specifies the current status of the class.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetIdle();

Unicode (Windows)
BOOL GetIdle();

int ipworks_ldap_getidle(void* lpObj);

bool GetIdle();

Default Value

TRUE

Remarks

Idle will be False if the component is currently busy (communicating or waiting for an answer), and True at all other times.

This property is read-only.

Data Type

Boolean

LDAPVersion Property (LDAP Class)

The version of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) used.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetLDAPVersion();
int SetLDAPVersion(int iLDAPVersion);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetLDAPVersion();
INT SetLDAPVersion(INT iLDAPVersion);

int ipworks_ldap_getldapversion(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setldapversion(void* lpObj, int iLDAPVersion);

int GetLDAPVersion();
int SetLDAPVersion(int iLDAPVersion);

Default Value

3

Remarks

This property contains the version of LDAP used. The default value is 3 (for LDAPv3).

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

LocalHost Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the name of the local host or user-assigned IP interface through which connections are initiated or accepted.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetLocalHost();
int SetLocalHost(const char* lpszLocalHost);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetLocalHost();
INT SetLocalHost(LPCWSTR lpszLocalHost);

char* ipworks_ldap_getlocalhost(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setlocalhost(void* lpObj, const char* lpszLocalHost);

QString GetLocalHost();
int SetLocalHost(QString qsLocalHost);

Default Value

""

Remarks

The LocalHost property contains the name of the local host as obtained by the gethostname() system call, or if the user has assigned an IP address, the value of that address.

In multihomed hosts (machines with more than one IP interface) setting LocalHost to the IP address of an interface will make the class initiate connections (or accept in the case of server classs) only through that interface. It is recommended to provide an IP address rather than a hostname when setting this property to ensure the desired interface is used.

If the class is connected, the LocalHost property shows the IP address of the interface through which the connection is made in internet dotted format (aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd). In most cases, this is the address of the local host, except for multihomed hosts (machines with more than one IP interface).

Note: LocalHost is not persistent. You must always set it in code, and never in the property window.

Data Type

String

MessageId Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the message identifier for the next Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) request.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetMessageId();
int SetMessageId(int iMessageId);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetMessageId();
INT SetMessageId(INT iMessageId);

int ipworks_ldap_getmessageid(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setmessageid(void* lpObj, int iMessageId);

int GetMessageId();
int SetMessageId(int iMessageId);

Default Value

1

Remarks

This property contains the message identifier for the next LDAP request. If a custom value is needed, this property must be set before calling any other methods. The class increments this property automatically after each request.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

PageSize Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the maximum number of results per page for the Search method.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetPageSize();
int SetPageSize(int iPageSize);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetPageSize();
INT SetPageSize(INT iPageSize);

int ipworks_ldap_getpagesize(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setpagesize(void* lpObj, int iPageSize);

int GetPageSize();
int SetPageSize(int iPageSize);

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property contains the maximum number of results per page for the Search method. The default value is 0 (no paging). If set to a value greater than zero, results will be paged, that is, returned in blocks of maximum PageSize results.

For each page sent by the server, a SearchPage event will fire. You may decide to cancel or continue displaying results from within this event.

Note: Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) paging functionality is described by LDAP extension RFCs and may or may not be implemented by the LDAP server being accessed.

Data Type

Integer

Password Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the password used to authenticate to the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetPassword();
int SetPassword(const char* lpszPassword);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetPassword();
INT SetPassword(LPCWSTR lpszPassword);

char* ipworks_ldap_getpassword(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setpassword(void* lpObj, const char* lpszPassword);

QString GetPassword();
int SetPassword(QString qsPassword);

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains the password used to authenticate to the LDAP server. Leave this value empty if no password is required.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

String

References Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes a collection of references returned from the server.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

IPWorksList<IPWorksLDAPReference>* GetReferences();

int ipworks_ldap_getreferencecount(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getreferenceurl(void* lpObj, int referenceindex);

int GetReferenceCount();

QString GetReferenceURL(int iReferenceIndex);

Remarks

This property contains a collection of references returned from the server. References will be SearchResult references if inside a SearchResult or SearchResultReference event. In this case, they represent URLs to contact to continue the search. References will be regular result references if inside the Result event or SearchComplete event. In this case, they represent the URLs to contact to complete the requested operation.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

IPWorksLDAPReference

ResultCode Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the result code returned in the last server response.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetResultCode();

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetResultCode();

int ipworks_ldap_getresultcode(void* lpObj);

int GetResultCode();

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property contains the result code returned in the last server response. This is identical to the corresponding parameter provided by the last Result, SearchResult, or SearchComplete event.

Possible result codes are as follows:

All the result codes with the exception of success, compareFalse and compareTrue are to be treated as meaning the operation could not be completed in its entirety. Result codes from 16 to 21 indicate an AttributeProblem; codes 32, 33, 34, and 36 indicate a NameProblem; codes 48, 49, and 50 indicate a SecurityProblem; codes 51 to 54 indicate a ServiceProblem; and codes 64 to 69 and 71 indicate an UpdateProblem.

This property is read-only.

Data Type

Integer

ResultDescription Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the descriptive text returned in the last server response (if any).

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetResultDescription();

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetResultDescription();

char* ipworks_ldap_getresultdescription(void* lpObj);

QString GetResultDescription();

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains the descriptive text returned in the last server response (if any). This is identical to the corresponding parameter provided by the last Result, SearchResult, or SearchComplete event.

This property is read-only.

Data Type

String

ResultDN Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the distinguished name returned in the last server response (if any).

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetResultDN();

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetResultDN();

char* ipworks_ldap_getresultdn(void* lpObj);

QString GetResultDN();

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains the distinguished name returned in the last server response (if any). This is identical to the corresponding parameter provided by the last Result or SearchComplete event.

This property is read-only.

Data Type

String

SearchDerefAliases Property (LDAP Class)

This property controls alias dereferencing during searching.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSearchDerefAliases();
int SetSearchDerefAliases(int iSearchDerefAliases);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSearchDerefAliases();
INT SetSearchDerefAliases(INT iSearchDerefAliases);

SDA_NEVER(0), 
SDA_IN_SEARCHING(1), 
SDA_FINDING_BASE_OBJECT(2), 
SDA_ALWAYS(3)

int ipworks_ldap_getsearchderefaliases(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsearchderefaliases(void* lpObj, int iSearchDerefAliases);

int GetSearchDerefAliases();
int SetSearchDerefAliases(int iSearchDerefAliases);

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property controls the alias dereferencing during searching. The possible values are as follows:

The default is to never dereference aliases.

Data Type

Integer

SearchReturnValues Property (LDAP Class)

This property controls whether the search operation returns values of attributes or only types.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSearchReturnValues();
int SetSearchReturnValues(int bSearchReturnValues);

Unicode (Windows)
BOOL GetSearchReturnValues();
INT SetSearchReturnValues(BOOL bSearchReturnValues);

int ipworks_ldap_getsearchreturnvalues(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsearchreturnvalues(void* lpObj, int bSearchReturnValues);

bool GetSearchReturnValues();
int SetSearchReturnValues(bool bSearchReturnValues);

Default Value

TRUE

Remarks

This property controls whether the search operation returns values of attributes or only types. If only attributes are needed, disabling the property to return values will enhance performance.

Data Type

Boolean

SearchScope Property (LDAP Class)

This property controls the scope of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) search operations.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSearchScope();
int SetSearchScope(int iSearchScope);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSearchScope();
INT SetSearchScope(INT iSearchScope);

SS_BASE_OBJECT(0), 
SS_SINGLE_LEVEL(1), 
SS_WHOLE_SUBTREE(2)

int ipworks_ldap_getsearchscope(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsearchscope(void* lpObj, int iSearchScope);

int GetSearchScope();
int SetSearchScope(int iSearchScope);

Default Value

2

Remarks

This property controls the scope of LDAP search operations. Possible values are as follows:

The default is to search the whole subtree.

Data Type

Integer

SearchSizeLimit Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the maximum number of entries that can be returned by the next search operation.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSearchSizeLimit();
int SetSearchSizeLimit(int iSearchSizeLimit);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSearchSizeLimit();
INT SetSearchSizeLimit(INT iSearchSizeLimit);

int ipworks_ldap_getsearchsizelimit(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsearchsizelimit(void* lpObj, int iSearchSizeLimit);

int GetSearchSizeLimit();
int SetSearchSizeLimit(int iSearchSizeLimit);

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property contains the maximum number of entries that can be returned by the next search operation. This limit is provided as a hint to the directory server. A value of 0 means that no size limits are in effect for the search.

Data Type

Integer

SearchTimeLimit Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes a time limit for the next search operation (in seconds).

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSearchTimeLimit();
int SetSearchTimeLimit(int iSearchTimeLimit);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSearchTimeLimit();
INT SetSearchTimeLimit(INT iSearchTimeLimit);

int ipworks_ldap_getsearchtimelimit(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsearchtimelimit(void* lpObj, int iSearchTimeLimit);

int GetSearchTimeLimit();
int SetSearchTimeLimit(int iSearchTimeLimit);

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property contains a time limit for the next search operation (in seconds). This limit is provided as a hint to the directory server. A value of 0 means that no time limits are in effect for the search.

Data Type

Integer

ServerName Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the name or address of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetServerName();
int SetServerName(const char* lpszServerName);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetServerName();
INT SetServerName(LPCWSTR lpszServerName);

char* ipworks_ldap_getservername(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setservername(void* lpObj, const char* lpszServerName);

QString GetServerName();
int SetServerName(QString qsServerName);

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property specifies the IP address (IP number in dotted internet format) or the domain name of the directory server. It is set before a connection is attempted and cannot be changed once a connection is in progress.

If this property is set to a domain name, a DNS request is initiated, and upon successful termination of the request, this property is set to the corresponding address. If the search is not successful, an error is returned.

Data Type

String

ServerPort Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the server port for the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) connection (the default is 389).

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetServerPort();
int SetServerPort(int iServerPort);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetServerPort();
INT SetServerPort(INT iServerPort);

int ipworks_ldap_getserverport(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setserverport(void* lpObj, int iServerPort);

int GetServerPort();
int SetServerPort(int iServerPort);

Default Value

389

Remarks

This property contains the server port for the LDAP connection (the default is 389).

For the implicit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), use port 636 (please refer to the SSLStartMode property for more information).

A valid port number (a value between 1 and 65535) is required for the connection to take place. The property must be set before a connection is attempted and cannot be changed once a connection is established. Any attempt to change this property while connected will fail with an error.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

SortAttributes Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes a string of attribute names to sort on with optional relative matching rules.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetSortAttributes();
int SetSortAttributes(const char* lpszSortAttributes);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetSortAttributes();
INT SetSortAttributes(LPCWSTR lpszSortAttributes);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsortattributes(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsortattributes(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSortAttributes);

QString GetSortAttributes();
int SetSortAttributes(QString qsSortAttributes);

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains a string of attribute names to sort on with optional relative matching rules. When set before a Search, entries returned by the server will be sorted according to SortAttributes. The format consists of one or more attribute names separated by spaces. Each attribute may be followed by an optional matching rule.

If matching rules are defined, they should be separated from the attribute names with a "/".

Normally, the values are returned in ascending order. If descending (reverse) order of sorting is desired, the attribute type must be preceded with a "-".

Following are examples:

LDAPControl.SortAttributes = "loginTime" LDAPControl.SortAttributes = "name/caseIgnoreSubstringsMatch age/numericStringSubstringsMatch" LDAPControl.SortAttributes = "cn age/1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.27" LDAPControl.SortAttributes = "-cn age/1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.27" Example 1. Matching Rules for Equality Filters:

Data Type

String

SSLAcceptServerCert Property (LDAP Class)

This property instructs the class to unconditionally accept the server certificate that matches the supplied certificate.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

IPWorksCertificate* GetSSLAcceptServerCert();
int SetSSLAcceptServerCert(IPWorksCertificate* val);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercerteffectivedate(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertexpirationdate(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertextendedkeyusage(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertfingerprint(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertfingerprintsha1(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertfingerprintsha256(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertissuer(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertprivatekey(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertprivatekeyavailable(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertprivatekeycontainer(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertpublickey(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertpublickeyalgorithm(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertpublickeylength(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertserialnumber(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertsignaturealgorithm(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertstore(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLAcceptServerCertStore, int* lenSSLAcceptServerCertStore);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslacceptservercertstore(void* lpObj, const char* lpSSLAcceptServerCertStore, int lenSSLAcceptServerCertStore);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertstorepassword(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslacceptservercertstorepassword(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSSLAcceptServerCertStorePassword);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertstoretype(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslacceptservercertstoretype(void* lpObj, int iSSLAcceptServerCertStoreType);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertsubjectaltnames(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertthumbprintmd5(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertthumbprintsha1(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertthumbprintsha256(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertusage(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertusageflags(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertversion(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertsubject(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslacceptservercertsubject(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSSLAcceptServerCertSubject);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslacceptservercertencoded(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded, int* lenSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslacceptservercertencoded(void* lpObj, const char* lpSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded, int lenSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertEffectiveDate();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertExpirationDate();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertExtendedKeyUsage();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertFingerprint();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertFingerprintSHA1();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertFingerprintSHA256();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertIssuer();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertPrivateKey();

bool GetSSLAcceptServerCertPrivateKeyAvailable();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertPrivateKeyContainer();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertPublicKey();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertPublicKeyAlgorithm();

int GetSSLAcceptServerCertPublicKeyLength();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertSerialNumber();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertSignatureAlgorithm();

QByteArray GetSSLAcceptServerCertStore();
int SetSSLAcceptServerCertStore(QByteArray qbaSSLAcceptServerCertStore);

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertStorePassword();
int SetSSLAcceptServerCertStorePassword(QString qsSSLAcceptServerCertStorePassword);

int GetSSLAcceptServerCertStoreType();
int SetSSLAcceptServerCertStoreType(int iSSLAcceptServerCertStoreType);

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertSubjectAltNames();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertThumbprintMD5();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertThumbprintSHA1();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertThumbprintSHA256();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertUsage();

int GetSSLAcceptServerCertUsageFlags();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertVersion();

QString GetSSLAcceptServerCertSubject();
int SetSSLAcceptServerCertSubject(QString qsSSLAcceptServerCertSubject);

QByteArray GetSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded();
int SetSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded(QByteArray qbaSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);

Remarks

If it finds any issues with the certificate presented by the server, the class will normally terminate the connection with an error.

You may override this behavior by supplying a value for SSLAcceptServerCert. If the certificate supplied in SSLAcceptServerCert is the same as the certificate presented by the server, then the server certificate is accepted unconditionally, and the connection will continue normally.

Note: This functionality is provided only for cases in which you otherwise know that you are communicating with the right server. If used improperly, this property may create a security breach. Use it at your own risk.

Data Type

IPWorksCertificate

SSLCert Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the certificate to be used during Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) negotiation.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

IPWorksCertificate* GetSSLCert();
int SetSSLCert(IPWorksCertificate* val);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcerteffectivedate(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertexpirationdate(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertextendedkeyusage(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertfingerprint(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertfingerprintsha1(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertfingerprintsha256(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertissuer(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertprivatekey(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslcertprivatekeyavailable(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertprivatekeycontainer(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertpublickey(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertpublickeyalgorithm(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslcertpublickeylength(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertserialnumber(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertsignaturealgorithm(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslcertstore(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLCertStore, int* lenSSLCertStore);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslcertstore(void* lpObj, const char* lpSSLCertStore, int lenSSLCertStore);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertstorepassword(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslcertstorepassword(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSSLCertStorePassword);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslcertstoretype(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslcertstoretype(void* lpObj, int iSSLCertStoreType);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertsubjectaltnames(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertthumbprintmd5(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertthumbprintsha1(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertthumbprintsha256(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertusage(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslcertusageflags(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertversion(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslcertsubject(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslcertsubject(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSSLCertSubject);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslcertencoded(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLCertEncoded, int* lenSSLCertEncoded);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslcertencoded(void* lpObj, const char* lpSSLCertEncoded, int lenSSLCertEncoded);

QString GetSSLCertEffectiveDate();

QString GetSSLCertExpirationDate();

QString GetSSLCertExtendedKeyUsage();

QString GetSSLCertFingerprint();

QString GetSSLCertFingerprintSHA1();

QString GetSSLCertFingerprintSHA256();

QString GetSSLCertIssuer();

QString GetSSLCertPrivateKey();

bool GetSSLCertPrivateKeyAvailable();

QString GetSSLCertPrivateKeyContainer();

QString GetSSLCertPublicKey();

QString GetSSLCertPublicKeyAlgorithm();

int GetSSLCertPublicKeyLength();

QString GetSSLCertSerialNumber();

QString GetSSLCertSignatureAlgorithm();

QByteArray GetSSLCertStore();
int SetSSLCertStore(QByteArray qbaSSLCertStore);

QString GetSSLCertStorePassword();
int SetSSLCertStorePassword(QString qsSSLCertStorePassword);

int GetSSLCertStoreType();
int SetSSLCertStoreType(int iSSLCertStoreType);

QString GetSSLCertSubjectAltNames();

QString GetSSLCertThumbprintMD5();

QString GetSSLCertThumbprintSHA1();

QString GetSSLCertThumbprintSHA256();

QString GetSSLCertUsage();

int GetSSLCertUsageFlags();

QString GetSSLCertVersion();

QString GetSSLCertSubject();
int SetSSLCertSubject(QString qsSSLCertSubject);

QByteArray GetSSLCertEncoded();
int SetSSLCertEncoded(QByteArray qbaSSLCertEncoded);

Remarks

This property includes the digital certificate that the class will use during SSL negotiation. Set this property to a valid certificate before starting SSL negotiation. To set a certificate, you may set the field to the encoded certificate. To select a certificate, use the store and subject fields.

Data Type

IPWorksCertificate

SSLEnabled Property (LDAP Class)

This property indicates whether Transport Layer Security/Secure Sockets Layer (TLS/SSL) is enabled.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSSLEnabled();
int SetSSLEnabled(int bSSLEnabled);

Unicode (Windows)
BOOL GetSSLEnabled();
INT SetSSLEnabled(BOOL bSSLEnabled);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslenabled(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslenabled(void* lpObj, int bSSLEnabled);

bool GetSSLEnabled();
int SetSSLEnabled(bool bSSLEnabled);

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

This property specifies whether TLS/SSL is enabled in the class. When False (default), the class operates in plaintext mode. When True, TLS/SSL is enabled.

TLS/SSL may also be enabled by setting SSLStartMode. Setting SSLStartMode will automatically update this property value.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Boolean

SSLProvider Property (LDAP Class)

This property specifies the Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) implementation to use.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSSLProvider();
int SetSSLProvider(int iSSLProvider);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSSLProvider();
INT SetSSLProvider(INT iSSLProvider);

SSLP_AUTOMATIC(0), 
SSLP_PLATFORM(1), 
SSLP_INTERNAL(2)

int ipworks_ldap_getsslprovider(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslprovider(void* lpObj, int iSSLProvider);

int GetSSLProvider();
int SetSSLProvider(int iSSLProvider);

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property specifies the SSL/TLS implementation to use. In most cases the default value of 0 (Automatic) is recommended and should not be changed. When set to 0 (Automatic), the class will select whether to use the platform implementation or the internal implementation depending on the operating system as well as the TLS version being used.

Possible values are as follows:

In most cases using the default value (Automatic) is recommended. The class will select a provider depending on the current platform.

When Automatic is selected, on Windows, the class will use the platform implementation. On Linux/macOS, the class will use the internal implementation. When TLS 1.3 is enabled via SSLEnabledProtocols, the internal implementation is used on all platforms.

Data Type

Integer

SSLServerCert Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the server certificate for the last established connection.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

IPWorksCertificate* GetSSLServerCert();

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercerteffectivedate(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertexpirationdate(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertextendedkeyusage(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertfingerprint(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertfingerprintsha1(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertfingerprintsha256(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertissuer(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertprivatekey(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertprivatekeyavailable(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertprivatekeycontainer(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertpublickey(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertpublickeyalgorithm(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertpublickeylength(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertserialnumber(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertsignaturealgorithm(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertstore(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLServerCertStore, int* lenSSLServerCertStore);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertstorepassword(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertstoretype(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertsubjectaltnames(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertthumbprintmd5(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertthumbprintsha1(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertthumbprintsha256(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertusage(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertusageflags(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertversion(void* lpObj);

char* ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertsubject(void* lpObj);

int ipworks_ldap_getsslservercertencoded(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLServerCertEncoded, int* lenSSLServerCertEncoded);

QString GetSSLServerCertEffectiveDate();

QString GetSSLServerCertExpirationDate();

QString GetSSLServerCertExtendedKeyUsage();

QString GetSSLServerCertFingerprint();

QString GetSSLServerCertFingerprintSHA1();

QString GetSSLServerCertFingerprintSHA256();

QString GetSSLServerCertIssuer();

QString GetSSLServerCertPrivateKey();

bool GetSSLServerCertPrivateKeyAvailable();

QString GetSSLServerCertPrivateKeyContainer();

QString GetSSLServerCertPublicKey();

QString GetSSLServerCertPublicKeyAlgorithm();

int GetSSLServerCertPublicKeyLength();

QString GetSSLServerCertSerialNumber();

QString GetSSLServerCertSignatureAlgorithm();

QByteArray GetSSLServerCertStore();

QString GetSSLServerCertStorePassword();

int GetSSLServerCertStoreType();

QString GetSSLServerCertSubjectAltNames();

QString GetSSLServerCertThumbprintMD5();

QString GetSSLServerCertThumbprintSHA1();

QString GetSSLServerCertThumbprintSHA256();

QString GetSSLServerCertUsage();

int GetSSLServerCertUsageFlags();

QString GetSSLServerCertVersion();

QString GetSSLServerCertSubject();

QByteArray GetSSLServerCertEncoded();

Remarks

SSLServerCert contains the server certificate for the last established connection.

SSLServerCert is reset every time a new connection is attempted.

This property is read-only.

Data Type

IPWorksCertificate

SSLStartMode Property (LDAP Class)

This property determines how the class starts the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) negotiation.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSSLStartMode();
int SetSSLStartMode(int iSSLStartMode);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSSLStartMode();
INT SetSSLStartMode(INT iSSLStartMode);

SSL_AUTOMATIC(0), 
SSL_IMPLICIT(1), 
SSL_EXPLICIT(2), 
SSL_NONE(3)

int ipworks_ldap_getsslstartmode(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_setsslstartmode(void* lpObj, int iSSLStartMode);

int GetSSLStartMode();
int SetSSLStartMode(int iSSLStartMode);

Default Value

3

Remarks

The SSLStartMode property may have one of the following values:

Data Type

Integer

Timeout Property (LDAP Class)

This property includes the timeout for the class.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetTimeout();
int SetTimeout(int iTimeout);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetTimeout();
INT SetTimeout(INT iTimeout);

int ipworks_ldap_gettimeout(void* lpObj);
int ipworks_ldap_settimeout(void* lpObj, int iTimeout);

int GetTimeout();
int SetTimeout(int iTimeout);

Default Value

60

Remarks

If the Timeout property is set to 0, all operations return immediately, potentially failing with a WOULDBLOCK error if data cannot be sent immediately.

If Timeout is set to a positive value, data is sent in a blocking manner and the class will wait for the operation to complete before returning control. The class will handle any potential WOULDBLOCK errors internally and automatically retry the operation for a maximum of Timeout seconds.

The class will use DoEvents to enter an efficient wait loop during any potential waiting period, making sure that all system events are processed immediately as they arrive. This ensures that the host application does not freeze and remains responsive.

If Timeout expires, and the operation is not yet complete, the class fails with an error.

Note: By default, all timeouts are inactivity timeouts, that is, the timeout period is extended by Timeout seconds when any amount of data is successfully sent or received.

The default value for the Timeout property is 60 seconds.

Data Type

Integer

Abandon Method (LDAP Class)

This method asks the server to abandon a request.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Abandon(int iMessageId);

Unicode (Windows)
INT Abandon(INT iMessageId);

int ipworks_ldap_abandon(void* lpObj, int iMessageId);

int Abandon(int iMessageId);

Remarks

This method asks the server to abandon the request specified by MessageId. The result of the operation is returned through the Result event.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Add Method (LDAP Class)

This method adds an entry specified by DN to the directory server using the type and value attributes defined in the Attributes properties.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Add();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Add();

int ipworks_ldap_add(void* lpObj);

int Add();

Remarks

This method adds the entry specified by DN to the directory. All entries are required to have an objectClass attribute.

To add a new entry, first Bind with credentials that will allow you to perform the new addition. To add attributes instead of entries, use the Modify method instead. When specifying multivalued attributes, specify the attribute type only in the first occurrence of that attribute type in the Attributes properties. Additional instances of the same attribute type should specify an attribute type of an empty string.

The result of the operation is returned through the Result event.

Example. Add a New Entry (including the multivalued objectClass attribute):

LDAPControl.DN = "uid=NewUser,ou=Employees,dc=server" LDAPControl.AttributeCount = 7 LDAPControl.AttributeType(0) = "objectClass" LDAPControl.AttributeValue(0) = "top" LDAPControl.AttributeType(1) = "" LDAPControl.AttributeValue(1) = "person" LDAPControl.AttributeType(2) = "" LDAPControl.AttributeValue(2) = "organizationalPerson" LDAPControl.AttributeType(3) = "" LDAPControl.AttributeValue(3) = "inetOrgPerson" LDAPControl.AttributeType(4) = "sn" LDAPControl.AttributeValue(4) = "UserName" LDAPControl.AttributeType(5) = "cn" LDAPControl.AttributeValue(5) = "New S. UserName" LDAPControl.AttributeType(6) = "uid" LDAPControl.AttributeValue(6) = "NewUser" LDAPControl.Add()

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Attr Method (LDAP Class)

This method returns the value of the specified Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) attribute.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* Attr(const char* lpszAttrType);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR Attr(LPCWSTR lpszAttrType);

char* ipworks_ldap_attr(void* lpObj, const char* lpszAttrType);

QString Attr(const QString& qsAttrType);

Remarks

This method returns the value of the specified LDAP attribute. If the attribute does not exist, an empty string is returned.

Please refer to the Attributes properties for more information.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a String value; after it returns, call the GetLastErrorCode() method to obtain its result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message.

Bind Method (LDAP Class)

This method connects and binds to the directory server.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Bind();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Bind();

int ipworks_ldap_bind(void* lpObj);

int Bind();

Remarks

This method connects and binds to the directory server. If the Password property has a value, it is used for authentication. If not, the bind is performed anonymously. Binding is often required on some directory servers, like Active Directory. The result of the operation is returned through the Result event.

Example. Binding:

LDAPControl.DN = "uid=TThompson,ou=Employees,dc=server" LDAPControl.Password = "mypassword" LDAPControl.Bind() LDAPControl.DN = "Domain/Username" LDAPControl.Password = "mypassword" LDAPControl.Bind()

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

ChangePassword Method (LDAP Class)

This method changes the password for the specified user.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int ChangePassword(const char* lpszuser, const char* lpszoldPassword, const char* lpsznewPassword);

Unicode (Windows)
INT ChangePassword(LPCWSTR lpszuser, LPCWSTR lpszoldPassword, LPCWSTR lpsznewPassword);

int ipworks_ldap_changepassword(void* lpObj, const char* lpszuser, const char* lpszoldPassword, const char* lpsznewPassword);

int ChangePassword(const QString& qsuser, const QString& qsoldPassword, const QString& qsnewPassword);

Remarks

This method changes the password for the specified user.

The User parameter is the name of the user for which the password will be changed. OldPassword specifies the current password and NewPassword specifies the new password.

Note: This operation can be performed only over the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) port. Set ServerPort to the SSL port of the server (typically 636) before calling this method.

Note: If the user is an administrator, the old password is not required.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Compare Method (LDAP Class)

This method compares attributes and values with those of the entry specified by DN .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Compare();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Compare();

int ipworks_ldap_compare(void* lpObj);

int Compare();

Remarks

This method compares attribute types and values specified via the Attributes properties, with the values in the directory for the entry specified by DN. The result of the operation is returned through the Result event.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Config Method (LDAP Class)

This method sets or retrieves a configuration setting.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* Config(const char* lpszConfigurationString);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR Config(LPCWSTR lpszConfigurationString);

char* ipworks_ldap_config(void* lpObj, const char* lpszConfigurationString);

QString Config(const QString& qsConfigurationString);

Remarks

Config is a generic method available in every class. It is used to set and retrieve configuration settings for the class.

These settings are similar in functionality to properties, but they are rarely used. In order to avoid "polluting" the property namespace of the class, access to these internal properties is provided through the Config method.

To set a configuration setting named PROPERTY, you must call Config("PROPERTY=VALUE"), where VALUE is the value of the setting expressed as a string. For boolean values, use the strings "True", "False", "0", "1", "Yes", or "No" (case does not matter).

To read (query) the value of a configuration setting, you must call Config("PROPERTY"). The value will be returned as a string.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a String value; after it returns, call the GetLastErrorCode() method to obtain its result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message.

Connect Method (LDAP Class)

This method connects to the remote host without performing any action.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Connect();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Connect();

int ipworks_ldap_connect(void* lpObj);

int Connect();

Remarks

This method establishes a connection with the remote host specified by URL, but it does not send a request. In most cases, it is recommended to use the appropriate method, such as Get or Post, which will both establish a connection and send a request.

This method may be useful in cases in which it is desirable to establish a connection without performing any operation (e.g., when testing connectivity).

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Delete Method (LDAP Class)

Deletes an entry specified by DN from the directory server.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Delete();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Delete();

int ipworks_ldap_delete(void* lpObj);

int Delete();

Remarks

This method deletes the entry specified by DN from the directory. The result of the operation is returned through the Result event.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

DoEvents Method (LDAP Class)

This method processes events from the internal message queue.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int DoEvents();

Unicode (Windows)
INT DoEvents();

int ipworks_ldap_doevents(void* lpObj);

int DoEvents();

Remarks

When DoEvents is called, the class processes any available events. If no events are available, it waits for a preset period of time, and then returns.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

ExtendedRequest Method (LDAP Class)

This method performs a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) V3 extended operation.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int ExtendedRequest(const char* lpszRequestName, const char* lpRequestValue, int lenRequestValue);

Unicode (Windows)
INT ExtendedRequest(LPCWSTR lpszRequestName, LPCSTR lpRequestValue, INT lenRequestValue);

int ipworks_ldap_extendedrequest(void* lpObj, const char* lpszRequestName, const char* lpRequestValue, int lenRequestValue);

int ExtendedRequest(const QString& qsRequestName, QByteArray qbaRequestValue);

Remarks

This method performs an LDAP V3 extended operation. RequestName must contain the object identifier of the operation, and RequestValue may contain an optional value.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Interrupt Method (LDAP Class)

This method interrupts the current method.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Interrupt();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Interrupt();

int ipworks_ldap_interrupt(void* lpObj);

int Interrupt();

Remarks

If there is no method in progress, Interrupt simply returns, doing nothing.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

ListComputers Method (LDAP Class)

This method lists all computers in the directory.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int ListComputers();

Unicode (Windows)
INT ListComputers();

int ipworks_ldap_listcomputers(void* lpObj);

int ListComputers();

Remarks

This method lists all computers in the directory. The ComputerList event will be fired once for each computer returned.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

ListGroupMembers Method (LDAP Class)

This method lists all members of a group.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int ListGroupMembers(const char* lpszgroup);

Unicode (Windows)
INT ListGroupMembers(LPCWSTR lpszgroup);

int ipworks_ldap_listgroupmembers(void* lpObj, const char* lpszgroup);

int ListGroupMembers(const QString& qsgroup);

Remarks

This method lists all members of the specified group. The UserList event will be fired once for each member returned.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

ListGroups Method (LDAP Class)

This method list all groups in the directory.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int ListGroups();

Unicode (Windows)
INT ListGroups();

int ipworks_ldap_listgroups(void* lpObj);

int ListGroups();

Remarks

This method lists all groups in the directory. The GroupList event will be fired once for each group returned.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

ListUserGroups Method (LDAP Class)

This method lists all groups a user is a part of.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int ListUserGroups(const char* lpszuser);

Unicode (Windows)
INT ListUserGroups(LPCWSTR lpszuser);

int ipworks_ldap_listusergroups(void* lpObj, const char* lpszuser);

int ListUserGroups(const QString& qsuser);

Remarks

This method lists all groups that the user specified by user is a part of. The GroupList event will fire once for each group the user is a part of.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Modify Method (LDAP Class)

This method performs a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) modify operation on the entry specified by DN .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Modify();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Modify();

int ipworks_ldap_modify(void* lpObj);

int Modify();

Remarks

This method performs an LDAP modify operation on the entry specified by DN. The attributes to modify should be set via the Attributes properties. When specifying multivalued attributes, specify the attribute type only in the first occurrence of that attribute type in the Attributes properties. Additional instances of the same attribute type should specify an attribute type of an empty string.

The modification can be a replacement, an addition, or a deletion, depending on the ModOp field of the attribute;. The result of the operation is returned through the Result event.

Example. Modify an Entry (Replace an Attribute Value):

LDAPControl.DN = "uid=TThompson,ou=Employees,dc=server" LDAPControl.AttributeCount = 2 LDAPControl.AttributeType(0) = "url" LDAPControl.AttributeValue(0) = "www.url1.net" LDAPControl.AttributeModOp(0) = amoReplace LDAPControl.AttributeType(0) = "" LDAPControl.AttributeValue(0) = "www.url2.net" LDAPControl.AttributeModOp(0) = amoReplace LDAPControl.Modify()

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

ModifyRDN Method (LDAP Class)

This method performs a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) modify RDN operation on an entry specified by DN .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int ModifyRDN(const char* lpszNewRDN);

Unicode (Windows)
INT ModifyRDN(LPCWSTR lpszNewRDN);

int ipworks_ldap_modifyrdn(void* lpObj, const char* lpszNewRDN);

int ModifyRDN(const QString& qsNewRDN);

Remarks

This method performs an LDAP modify RDN operation on the entry specified by DN.

NewRDN is the new RDN for the entry specified by DN

The result of the operation is returned through the Result event.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

MoveToDN Method (LDAP Class)

This method performs a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) modify operation on the entry specified by DN by changing its superior.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int MoveToDN(const char* lpszNewSuperior);

Unicode (Windows)
INT MoveToDN(LPCWSTR lpszNewSuperior);

int ipworks_ldap_movetodn(void* lpObj, const char* lpszNewSuperior);

int MoveToDN(const QString& qsNewSuperior);

Remarks

This method performs an LDAP modify operation on the entry specified by DN by changing its superior.

Note: None of the entry's attributes will change. DeleteOldRDN property will be set to True to delete the old entry. The result of the operation is returned through the Result event.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

PauseData Method (LDAP Class)

This method pauses data reception.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int PauseData();

Unicode (Windows)
INT PauseData();

int ipworks_ldap_pausedata(void* lpObj);

int PauseData();

Remarks

This method pauses data reception when called. While data reception is paused, incoming data will not be processed and events will not fire. Call ProcessData to reenable data reception.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

ProcessData Method (LDAP Class)

This method reenables data reception after a call to PauseData .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int ProcessData();

Unicode (Windows)
INT ProcessData();

int ipworks_ldap_processdata(void* lpObj);

int ProcessData();

Remarks

This method reenables data reception after a previous call to PauseData. Call this method to reenable data reception and allow IPPacket to fire.

Note: This method is used only after previously calling PauseData. It does not need to be called to process data by default.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Reset Method (LDAP Class)

This method will reset the class.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Reset();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Reset();

int ipworks_ldap_reset(void* lpObj);

int Reset();

Remarks

This method will reset the class's properties to their default values.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Search Method (LDAP Class)

This method searches the directory server using the base object specified in DN and the search filter SearchFilter .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Search(const char* lpszSearchFilter);

Unicode (Windows)
INT Search(LPCWSTR lpszSearchFilter);

int ipworks_ldap_search(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSearchFilter);

int Search(const QString& qsSearchFilter);

Remarks

This method searches the directory server using the base object specified in the DN and the search filter specified in the SearchFilter parameter. Additional search parameters are specified through the SearchScope, SearchDerefAliases, SearchSizeLimit, SearchTimeLimit, and SearchReturnValues properties.

If Attributes are specified before starting a search, the server will return only those results that contain a value for the specified attributes.

Results are returned through zero or more SearchResult events, after which a SearchComplete event is fired.

Example 1. Searching for a User:

LDAPControl.DN = "ou=Employees,dc=server" LDAPControl.Search("uid=TThompson")

A Directory-Specific Entries (DSE) search will search for the attributes of the server. Example 2. DSE Search:

LDAPControl.DN = "" LDAPControl.SearchScope = 0 LDAPControl.Search("objectClass=*")

SearchFilter is a string representation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) search filter used for the search.

The format of the search filter is specified by RFC 1558 and is identical to the format used by most LDAP applications.

The following are examples of search filters, as provided in the RFC:

Example 3. Search Filters:

     (cn=Babs Jensen)
     (!(cn=Tim Howes))
     (&(objectClass=Person)(|(sn=Jensen)(cn=Babs J*)))
     (o=univ*of*mich*)

The complete specification is given by the following BNF:

     <filter> ::= "(" <filtercomp> ")"
     <filtercomp> ::= <and> | <or> | <not> | <item>
     <and> ::= "&" <filterlist>
     <or> ::= "|" <filterlist>
     <not> ::= "!" <filter>
     <filterlist> ::= <filter> | <filter> <filterlist>
     <item> ::= <simple> | <present> | <substring>
     <simple> ::= <attr> <filtertype> <value>
     <filtertype> ::= <equal> | <approx> | <greater> | <less>
     <equal> ::= "="
     <approx> ::= "~="
     <greater> ::= ">="
     <less> ::= "<="
     <present> ::= <attr> "=*"
     <substring> ::= <attr> "=" <initial> <any> <final>
     <initial> ::= NULL | <value>
     <any> ::= "*" <starval>
     <starval> ::= NULL | <value> "*" <starval>
     <final> ::= NULL | <value>

<attr> is a string representing an attribute type as defined in RFC 1777. <value> is a string representing an attribute value, or part of one, and has the form defined in RFC 1779. If a <value> must contain one of the characters '*' or '(' or ')', these should be escaped by preceding them with the backslash '\' character.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Unbind Method (LDAP Class)

This method unbinds from the directory server.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Unbind();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Unbind();

int ipworks_ldap_unbind(void* lpObj);

int Unbind();

Remarks

This method unbinds from the directory server and breaks the connection.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

ComputerList Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired for each computer entry returned.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireComputerList(LDAPComputerListEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  const char *name;
  const char *operatingSystem;
  const char *lastLogon;
  int logonCount;
  const char *dn;
  int reserved;
} LDAPComputerListEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireComputerList(LDAPComputerListEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  LPCWSTR name;
  LPCWSTR operatingSystem;
  LPCWSTR lastLogon;
  INT logonCount;
  LPCWSTR dn;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPComputerListEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_COMPUTERLIST 1

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireComputerList(LPSTR &lpszname, LPSTR &lpszoperatingSystem, LPSTR &lpszlastLogon, INT &ilogonCount, LPSTR &lpszdn);

class LDAPComputerListEventParams {
public:
  const QString &name();

  const QString &operatingSystem();

  const QString &lastLogon();

  int logonCount();

  const QString &dn();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void ComputerList(LDAPComputerListEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireComputerList(LDAPComputerListEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

This event is fired once for each computer returned when the ListComputers method is called.

Connected Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired immediately after a connection completes (or fails).

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireConnected(LDAPConnectedEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int StatusCode;
  const char *Description;
  int reserved;
} LDAPConnectedEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireConnected(LDAPConnectedEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT StatusCode;
  LPCWSTR Description;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPConnectedEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_CONNECTED 2

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireConnected(INT &iStatusCode, LPSTR &lpszDescription);

class LDAPConnectedEventParams {
public:
  int StatusCode();

  const QString &Description();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void Connected(LDAPConnectedEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireConnected(LDAPConnectedEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

If the connection is made normally, StatusCode is 0 and Description is "OK".

If the connection fails, StatusCode has the error code returned by the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/IP stack. Description contains a description of this code. The value of StatusCode is equal to the value of the error.

Please refer to the Error Codes section for more information.

ConnectionStatus Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired to indicate changes in the connection state.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireConnectionStatus(LDAPConnectionStatusEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  const char *ConnectionEvent;
  int StatusCode;
  const char *Description;
  int reserved;
} LDAPConnectionStatusEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireConnectionStatus(LDAPConnectionStatusEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  LPCWSTR ConnectionEvent;
  INT StatusCode;
  LPCWSTR Description;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPConnectionStatusEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_CONNECTIONSTATUS 3

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireConnectionStatus(LPSTR &lpszConnectionEvent, INT &iStatusCode, LPSTR &lpszDescription);

class LDAPConnectionStatusEventParams {
public:
  const QString &ConnectionEvent();

  int StatusCode();

  const QString &Description();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void ConnectionStatus(LDAPConnectionStatusEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireConnectionStatus(LDAPConnectionStatusEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

The ConnectionStatus event is fired when the connection state changes: for example, completion of a firewall or proxy connection or completion of a security handshake.

The ConnectionEvent parameter indicates the type of connection event. Values may include the following:

Disconnected Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired when a connection is closed.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireDisconnected(LDAPDisconnectedEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int StatusCode;
  const char *Description;
  int reserved;
} LDAPDisconnectedEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireDisconnected(LDAPDisconnectedEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT StatusCode;
  LPCWSTR Description;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPDisconnectedEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_DISCONNECTED 4

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireDisconnected(INT &iStatusCode, LPSTR &lpszDescription);

class LDAPDisconnectedEventParams {
public:
  int StatusCode();

  const QString &Description();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void Disconnected(LDAPDisconnectedEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireDisconnected(LDAPDisconnectedEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

If the connection is broken normally, StatusCode is 0 and Description is "OK".

If the connection is broken for any other reason, StatusCode has the error code returned by the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP/IP) subsystem. Description contains a description of this code. The value of StatusCode is equal to the value of the TCP/IP error.

Please refer to the Error Codes section for more information.

Error Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired for information about errors during data delivery.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireError(LDAPErrorEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int ErrorCode;
  const char *Description;
  int reserved;
} LDAPErrorEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireError(LDAPErrorEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT ErrorCode;
  LPCWSTR Description;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPErrorEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_ERROR 5

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireError(INT &iErrorCode, LPSTR &lpszDescription);

class LDAPErrorEventParams {
public:
  int ErrorCode();

  const QString &Description();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void Error(LDAPErrorEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireError(LDAPErrorEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

The Error event is fired in case of exceptional conditions during message processing. Normally the class fails with an error.

ErrorCode contains an error code and Description contains a textual description of the error. For a list of valid error codes and their descriptions, please refer to the Error Codes section.

ExtendedResponse Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) V3 extended responses.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireExtendedResponse(LDAPExtendedResponseEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int MessageId;
  const char *DN;
  int ResultCode;
  const char *ResultDescription;
  const char *ResponseName;
  const char *ResponseValue;
  int lenResponseValue;
  int reserved;
} LDAPExtendedResponseEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireExtendedResponse(LDAPExtendedResponseEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT MessageId;
  LPCWSTR DN;
  INT ResultCode;
  LPCWSTR ResultDescription;
  LPCWSTR ResponseName;
  LPCSTR ResponseValue;
  INT lenResponseValue;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPExtendedResponseEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_EXTENDEDRESPONSE 6

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireExtendedResponse(INT &iMessageId, LPSTR &lpszDN, INT &iResultCode, LPSTR &lpszResultDescription, LPSTR &lpszResponseName, LPSTR &lpResponseValue, INT &lenResponseValue);

class LDAPExtendedResponseEventParams {
public:
  int MessageId();

  const QString &DN();

  int ResultCode();

  const QString &ResultDescription();

  const QString &ResponseName();

  const QByteArray &ResponseValue();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void ExtendedResponse(LDAPExtendedResponseEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireExtendedResponse(LDAPExtendedResponseEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

The first four parameters are the same as the parameters of the Result event. ResponseName and ResponseValue are related to the corresponding parameters of the call to ExtendedRequest.

GroupList Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired for each group entry returned.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireGroupList(LDAPGroupListEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  const char *name;
  const char *description;
  const char *dn;
  int reserved;
} LDAPGroupListEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireGroupList(LDAPGroupListEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  LPCWSTR name;
  LPCWSTR description;
  LPCWSTR dn;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPGroupListEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_GROUPLIST 7

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireGroupList(LPSTR &lpszname, LPSTR &lpszdescription, LPSTR &lpszdn);

class LDAPGroupListEventParams {
public:
  const QString &name();

  const QString &description();

  const QString &dn();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void GroupList(LDAPGroupListEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireGroupList(LDAPGroupListEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

This event is fired once for each group entry returned when either of the ListGroups or ListUserGroups methods are called.

PITrail Event (LDAP Class)

This event provides detailed information about the interaction with the server.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FirePITrail(LDAPPITrailEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int Direction;
  const char *Description;
  const char *Message;
  int reserved;
} LDAPPITrailEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FirePITrail(LDAPPITrailEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT Direction;
  LPCWSTR Description;
  LPCWSTR Message;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPPITrailEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_PITRAIL 8

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FirePITrail(INT &iDirection, LPSTR &lpszDescription, LPSTR &lpszMessage);

class LDAPPITrailEventParams {
public:
  int Direction();

  const QString &Description();

  const QString &Message();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void PITrail(LDAPPITrailEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FirePITrail(LDAPPITrailEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

The PITrail event provides detailed information about all communication with the server. This is useful for debugging purposes.

Direction specifies the origin of the data. Possible values are as follows:

• 0 - Client
• 1 - Server

Description is a short description of the current packet. This is human readable and useful for informational logging.

Message contains a hex-encoded version of the raw message. This represents the exact value sent over the wire.

Result Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired for every server response, except for search responses.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireResult(LDAPResultEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int MessageId;
  const char *DN;
  int ResultCode;
  const char *ResultDescription;
  int reserved;
} LDAPResultEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireResult(LDAPResultEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT MessageId;
  LPCWSTR DN;
  INT ResultCode;
  LPCWSTR ResultDescription;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPResultEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_RESULT 9

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireResult(INT &iMessageId, LPSTR &lpszDN, INT &iResultCode, LPSTR &lpszResultDescription);

class LDAPResultEventParams {
public:
  int MessageId();

  const QString &DN();

  int ResultCode();

  const QString &ResultDescription();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void Result(LDAPResultEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireResult(LDAPResultEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

The MessageId parameter identifies the corresponding request. ResultCode and ResultDescription show whether or not the operation was successful (on a successful operation, the ResultCode is 0). For a full list of possible result codes, see the ResultCode property.

SearchComplete Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired upon completion of a search operation.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireSearchComplete(LDAPSearchCompleteEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int MessageId;
  const char *DN;
  int ResultCode;
  const char *ResultDescription;
  int reserved;
} LDAPSearchCompleteEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireSearchComplete(LDAPSearchCompleteEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT MessageId;
  LPCWSTR DN;
  INT ResultCode;
  LPCWSTR ResultDescription;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPSearchCompleteEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_SEARCHCOMPLETE 10

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireSearchComplete(INT &iMessageId, LPSTR &lpszDN, INT &iResultCode, LPSTR &lpszResultDescription);

class LDAPSearchCompleteEventParams {
public:
  int MessageId();

  const QString &DN();

  int ResultCode();

  const QString &ResultDescription();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void SearchComplete(LDAPSearchCompleteEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireSearchComplete(LDAPSearchCompleteEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

The MessageId parameter identifies the corresponding request. ResultCode and ResultDescription show whether the operation was successful (on a successful operation, the ResultCode is 0).

SearchPage Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired for every page returned from a search operation.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireSearchPage(LDAPSearchPageEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int MessageId;
  const char *DN;
  int ResultCode;
  const char *ResultDescription;
  int CancelSearch;
  int reserved;
} LDAPSearchPageEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireSearchPage(LDAPSearchPageEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT MessageId;
  LPCWSTR DN;
  INT ResultCode;
  LPCWSTR ResultDescription;
  BOOL CancelSearch;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPSearchPageEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_SEARCHPAGE 11

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireSearchPage(INT &iMessageId, LPSTR &lpszDN, INT &iResultCode, LPSTR &lpszResultDescription, BOOL &bCancelSearch);

class LDAPSearchPageEventParams {
public:
  int MessageId();

  const QString &DN();

  int ResultCode();

  const QString &ResultDescription();

  bool CancelSearch();
  void SetCancelSearch(bool bCancelSearch);

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void SearchPage(LDAPSearchPageEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireSearchPage(LDAPSearchPageEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

This event is fired so the client can decide whether or not to continue with the Search operation. The signature is very similar to the SearchComplete event, with the addition of a CancelSearch parameter. If the search should be canceled (no more pages), the CancelSearch parameter should be set to True.

SearchResult Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired for every entry returned from a search operation.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireSearchResult(LDAPSearchResultEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int MessageId;
  const char *DN;
  int reserved;
} LDAPSearchResultEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireSearchResult(LDAPSearchResultEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT MessageId;
  LPCWSTR DN;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPSearchResultEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_SEARCHRESULT 12

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireSearchResult(INT &iMessageId, LPSTR &lpszDN);

class LDAPSearchResultEventParams {
public:
  int MessageId();

  const QString &DN();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void SearchResult(LDAPSearchResultEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireSearchResult(LDAPSearchResultEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

MessageId identifies the corresponding search request. DN contains the distinguished name of the entry. The attribute type and value provided in the Attributes properties show the list of retrieved attributes for the entry.

Every search operation results in a sequence of 0 or more SearchResult events and a sequence of 0 or more SearchResultReference events, which are followed by a SearchComplete event.

SearchResultReference Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired for every result reference returned from a search operation.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireSearchResultReference(LDAPSearchResultReferenceEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int MessageId;
  const char *LdapUrl;
  int reserved;
} LDAPSearchResultReferenceEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireSearchResultReference(LDAPSearchResultReferenceEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT MessageId;
  LPCWSTR LdapUrl;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPSearchResultReferenceEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_SEARCHRESULTREFERENCE 13

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireSearchResultReference(INT &iMessageId, LPSTR &lpszLdapUrl);

class LDAPSearchResultReferenceEventParams {
public:
  int MessageId();

  const QString &LdapUrl();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void SearchResultReference(LDAPSearchResultReferenceEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireSearchResultReference(LDAPSearchResultReferenceEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

MessageId identifies the corresponding search request. LdapUrl contains a URL reference to a server that can be used for continuing the search operation.

Every search operation results in a sequence of 0 or more SearchResult events and a sequence of 0 or more SearchResultReference events, which are followed by a SearchComplete event.

SSLServerAuthentication Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired after the server presents its certificate to the client.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireSSLServerAuthentication(LDAPSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  const char *CertEncoded;
  int lenCertEncoded;
  const char *CertSubject;
  const char *CertIssuer;
  const char *Status;
  int Accept;
  int reserved;
} LDAPSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireSSLServerAuthentication(LDAPSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  LPCSTR CertEncoded;
  INT lenCertEncoded;
  LPCWSTR CertSubject;
  LPCWSTR CertIssuer;
  LPCWSTR Status;
  BOOL Accept;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_SSLSERVERAUTHENTICATION 14

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireSSLServerAuthentication(LPSTR &lpCertEncoded, INT &lenCertEncoded, LPSTR &lpszCertSubject, LPSTR &lpszCertIssuer, LPSTR &lpszStatus, BOOL &bAccept);

class LDAPSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams {
public:
  const QByteArray &CertEncoded();

  const QString &CertSubject();

  const QString &CertIssuer();

  const QString &Status();

  bool Accept();
  void SetAccept(bool bAccept);

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void SSLServerAuthentication(LDAPSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireSSLServerAuthentication(LDAPSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

During this event, the client can decide whether or not to continue with the connection process. The Accept parameter is a recommendation on whether to continue or close the connection. This is just a suggestion: application software must use its own logic to determine whether or not to continue.

When Accept is False, Status shows why the verification failed (otherwise, Status contains the string OK). If it is decided to continue, you can override and accept the certificate by setting the Accept parameter to True.

SSLStatus Event (LDAP Class)

This event shows the progress of the secure connection.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireSSLStatus(LDAPSSLStatusEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  const char *Message;
  int reserved;
} LDAPSSLStatusEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireSSLStatus(LDAPSSLStatusEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  LPCWSTR Message;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPSSLStatusEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_SSLSTATUS 15

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireSSLStatus(LPSTR &lpszMessage);

class LDAPSSLStatusEventParams {
public:
  const QString &Message();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void SSLStatus(LDAPSSLStatusEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireSSLStatus(LDAPSSLStatusEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

The event is fired for informational and logging purposes only. This event tracks the progress of the connection.

UserList Event (LDAP Class)

This event is fired once for each user entry returned.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireUserList(LDAPUserListEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  const char *name;
  const char *description;
  const char *lastLogon;
  const char *memberOf;
  const char *dn;
  int reserved;
} LDAPUserListEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireUserList(LDAPUserListEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  LPCWSTR name;
  LPCWSTR description;
  LPCWSTR lastLogon;
  LPCWSTR memberOf;
  LPCWSTR dn;
  INT reserved;
} LDAPUserListEventParams;

#define EID_LDAP_USERLIST 16

virtual INT IPWORKS_CALL FireUserList(LPSTR &lpszname, LPSTR &lpszdescription, LPSTR &lpszlastLogon, LPSTR &lpszmemberOf, LPSTR &lpszdn);

class LDAPUserListEventParams {
public:
  const QString &name();

  const QString &description();

  const QString &lastLogon();

  const QString &memberOf();

  const QString &dn();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void UserList(LDAPUserListEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass LDAP and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireUserList(LDAPUserListEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

This event is fired once for each user entry returned when the ListGroupMembers method is called.

Certificate Type

This is the digital certificate being used.

Syntax

IPWorksCertificate (declared in ipworks.h)

Remarks

This type describes the current digital certificate. The certificate may be a public or private key. The fields are used to identify or select certificates.

Fields

Constructors

Certificate()

Creates a Certificate instance whose properties can be set. This is useful for use with CERTMGR when generating new certificates.

Certificate(const char* lpEncoded, int lenEncoded)

Parses Encoded as an X509 public key.

Certificate(int iStoreType, const char* lpStore, int lenStore, const char* lpszStorePassword, const char* lpszSubject)

CertStoreType identifies the type of certificate store to use. See StoreType for descriptions of the different certificate stores. Store is a string (binary- or base64-encoded) containing the certificate data. StorePassword is the password used to protect the store. After the store has been successfully opened, the component will attempt to find the certificate identified by Subject . This can be either a complete or a substring match of the X509 certificate's subject Distinguished Name (DN).

Firewall Type

This is the firewall the component will connect through.

Syntax

IPWorksFirewall (declared in ipworks.h)

Remarks

When connecting through a firewall, this type is used to specify different properties of the firewall, such as the firewall and the .

Fields

Constructors

Firewall()

LDAPAttribute Type

This types describes an attribute for the current entry.

Syntax

IPWorksLDAPAttribute (declared in ipworks.h)

Remarks

This type describes an attribute for the current Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) entry. The field is used only in Modify operations.

Fields

Constructors

LDAPAttribute()

LDAPAttribute(const char* lpszAttributeType)

LDAPReference Type

This type includes a reference returned from the server.

Syntax

IPWorksLDAPReference (declared in ipworks.h)

Remarks

This type describes a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) reference, which may be queried inside the SearchResult, SearchResultReference, Result, or SearchComplete events.

When inside a SearchResult or SearchResultReference event, references will be a search result reference (that is, a continuation reference), in which case they represent the URLs to contact to continue the search.

When inside a Result or SearchComplete event, a reference will be a regular referral, in which case it represents the URL to contact to complete the requested operation.

Fields

Constructors

LDAPReference()

IPWorksList Type

Syntax

IPWorksList<T> (declared in ipworks.h)

Remarks

IPWorksList is a generic class that is used to hold a collection of objects of type T, where T is one of the custom types supported by the LDAP class.

int GetCount() {}

int SetCount() {}

T* Get(int index) {}

T* Set(int index, T* value) {}

Config Settings (LDAP Class)

LDAP Config Settings

TCPClient Config Settings

SSL Config Settings

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
MIIEKzCCAxOgAwIBAgIRANTET4LIkxdH6P+CFIiHvTowDQYJKoZIhvcNAQELBQAw
...
eWHV5OW1K53o/atv59sOiW5K3crjFhsBOd5Q+cJJnU+SWinPKtANXMht+EDvYY2w
F0I1XhM+pKj7FjDr+XNj
-----END CERTIFICATE-----
\r \n
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
MIIEFjCCAv6gAwIBAgIQetu1SMxpnENAnnOz1P+PtTANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQUFADBp
..
d8q23djXZbVYiIfE9ebr4g3152BlVCHZ2GyPdjhIuLeH21VbT/dyEHHA
-----END CERTIFICATE-----

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
MIIEKzCCAxOgAwIBAgIRANTET4LIkxdH6P+CFIiHvTowDQYJKoZIhvcNAQELBQAw
...
eWHV5OW1K53o/atv59sOiW5K3crjFhsBOd5Q+cJJnU+SWinPKtANXMht+EDvYY2w
F0I1XhM+pKj7FjDr+XNj
-----END CERTIFICATE-----
\r \n
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
MIIEFjCCAv6gAwIBAgIQetu1SMxpnENAnnOz1P+PtTANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQUFADBp
..
d8q23djXZbVYiIfE9ebr4g3152BlVCHZ2GyPdjhIuLeH21VbT/dyEHHA
-----END CERTIFICATE-----

Socket Config Settings

Base Config Settings

Trappable Errors (LDAP Class)

Error Handling (C++)

Call the GetLastErrorCode() method to obtain the last called method's result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. Known error codes are listed below. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message.

LDAP Errors

The class may also return one of the following error codes, which are inherited from other classes.

TCPClient Errors

SSL Errors

TCP/IP Errors