The articles I mentioned give some sample code. Using it I managed to set up a VFP5 system which linked to 16 RF units in a warehouse for 2-way communication. And I'm TOTALLY ignorant about communications stuff.

Barbara

>Thanks for the info, Barbara. I'll look into it. Is there documentation on how to use MSCOMM32? Including examples?
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>Bonnie
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>>Hi, Bonnie,
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>>Check out the built-in MSComm32 control. You can get a good start by looking in the MS tech support area, searching on "mscomm" (yes, without the '32'). There are several good entries.
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>>HTH
>>Barbara