You'll need to use the MSComm activex control. It works well.
I've used it for this same purpose.
Gary Schmucker wrote:
I've used it for this same purpose.
Gary Schmucker wrote:
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> HI all,
> This topic is way off the vantage topic!! I am wondering if anyone out there has converted a Quick Basic program to a Visual Basic 6.0 program and had the program actually work? What do I need to do to convert the source code? The program in question sends data to lathe and mill machines over the com port, is this going to be possible...I hope someone out there can help!! Many thanks in advance!!! :o)
> -Gary
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