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# NSMessageHandler.PingAnswer Event

Occurs when an answer is received after sending a ping to the MSN server via the SendPing() method

[Visual Basic]
Public Event PingAnswer As PingAnswerEventHandler
[C#]
public event PingAnswerEventHandler PingAnswer;

#### Event Data

The event handler receives an argument of type PingAnswerEventArgs containing data related to this event. The following PingAnswerEventArgs property provides information specific to this event.

Property | Description
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SecondsToWait | The number of seconds to wait before sending another PNG, and is reset to 50 every time a command is sent to the server. In environments where idle connections are closed after a short time, you should send a command to the server (even if it's just a PNG) at least this often. Note: DotMSN does not handle this! E.g. if you experience unexpected connection dropping call the Ping() method.

#### See Also

NSMessageHandler Class | XihSolutions.DotMSN Namespace